This is a pleasant walk exploring the Sheldon Forest from the 1st Turramurra Scout Hall to Troon place in Pymble. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin, and is supported by community bushcare programs. This walk meanders through rainforest for the most part, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Scouthall and carpark. | Photo by admin, 2008.start of sheldon forest track. | Photo by admin, 2008.Jubilee Ave track intersection. | Photo by admin, 2008.Jubilee ave track intersection. | Photo by admin, 2008.Cleft in rock. | Photo by admin, 2008.Closed (riparian) section of forest.. | Photo by admin, 2008.Stream. | Photo by admin, 2008.Bridge over tributary. | Photo by admin, 2008.Mushroom. | Photo by admin, 2008.Wooden steps. | Photo by admin, 2008.Waterfall. | Photo by admin, 2008.Bridge over small stream near Troon place. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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.
Getting started From the car park in front of 1st Turramurra Scout Hall, near the top of Warragal Rd, this walk heads around the hall (keeping the hall to the left) and along the track, past the clearing and the 'Please leash your dog' sign to an intersection at a 'Jubilee Ave' sign.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After 55 m find the "Scout hall" (10 m on your left).
Scout hall
Scout hall
The 1st Turramurra Scout Hall has a car park and a tap at the front. It also offers some shelter under an awning and a fire place out the back. For more information on scouting, contact Scouts Australia NSW on (02)9735 9000.
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The 1st Turramurra Scout Hall has a car park and a tap at the front. It also offers some shelter under an awning and a fire place out the back. For more information on scouting, contact Scouts Australia NSW on (02)9735 9000.
Then head down the earthen steps (about 25 m long)
Continue straight.
After another 60 m pass a seat (7 m on your left).
After another 55 m turn right.
After another 225 m turn right.
After another 830 m continue straight.
After another 460 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
After another 175 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Sheldon Forest Walk
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
1.9 km
Time
40 min to 50 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
40 min to 50 min
Seat: There is one 140 m from the start.
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After 55 m find the "Scout hall" (10 m on your left).
Then head down the earthen steps (about 25 m long)
After another 460 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
