This relatively flat walk takes you through some woodland forest, open shrub and rock platforms to a lookout. The views look over Narrabeen and along Pittwater. The track is well defined, and the views are well worth the walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
The start of the walk. | Photo by admin, 2006.The service track (sandy section). | Photo by admin, 2006.The service trail. | Photo by admin, 2006.Track intersection. | Photo by admin, 2006.The view from Towlers bay lookout. | Photo by adminalong the lookout looking south. | Photo by admin, 2006.Moss growing at the lookout. | Photo by admin, 2006.Overlooking Towlers bay from the second lookout. | Photo by admin, 2006.Pretty in pink. | Photo by admin, 2006.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started The track starts just shy of 6.2 km along West Head Road from Coal and Candle Drive, at post number 8.
The Bairne management trail meanders westwards along the top of the ridge. The trail is very well defined and pretty flat, it heads through woodlands and open terrain. It then intersects with an unnamed track that heads south (to Towlers Bay lookout). The Bairne trail continues north-east, to an intersection, marked by 'Soldier Point' and 'Portugese track' signs to the left.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 2.3 km continue straight.
After another 230 m continue straight.
After another 75 m pass the sign.
Continue another 740 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.4 km to get back to the start.
About 105 m past the end is "Towlers Lookout".
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Bairne Track to Towlers Bay Lookout
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
6.7 km
Time
2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min
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After another 75 m pass the sign.
About 105 m past the end is "Towlers Lookout".