Boree Log – Beginner Ruined Castle Bush-walk (Sunday)

Hi Everyone,

I am planning a bushwalking trip from The Golden Stairs to the Ruined Castle on the Sunday of Boree Log.

The Ruined Castle is an outcrop of large rocky boulders that lies in the middle of the ridge that runs from Castle Head, off Narrow Neck Peninsula, to Mt Solitary. It is a local high point, jutting out above the surrounding bush, and has 360 degree views of the area. The walk from the Golden Stairs to the Ruined Castle is one of the best easy day walks in the Blue Mountains.

Info on this Bush walk

Total Estimated Time :    4-5 Hours

Total Distance :              8 Km

Fitness :                        Easy

Skill :                             Easy

Ascent :                         220M

This walk will be relatively easy and comfortable, mainly for club members who are new to this outdoor experience. The pace will be kept at a reasonable speed so that all can enjoy the beautiful view of the ruined castle.

Transport

• The Golden Stairs is roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour drive away from the Mt Wilson campsite.
• Please update me on Facebook if you have a car and can drive on Sunday morning as we will be organizing car pools. If you do not have transport, please be prepared to chip in for the car ride.
• I do not have a car, so we will need at least 2 members with cars before this trip can commence. *
• Anyone going straight from Sydney please update me as well. Will set a place to meet so no one gets lost.

Things to bring

Walking shoes, Water (as much as you need but at least 2 liters), Lunch, Sunscreen / Hat, and  Backpack.

The Plan

• We’ll gather at the camp ground around 8.30am on Sunday morning to make sure everyone is ready and prepared.
• Plan to leave the camp by 9am.
• Plans may change depending on the weather.
• We will spilt ourselves into the cars and set off to the Golden Stairs together.
• Anyone driving  straight down from Sydney please be at the meeting point by 10am so we can start as soon as the main body arrives.
• Hope to start the walk at 10.30am the latest.

*Please take note that this trip will not commence if we do not have sufficient cars! So join us!

Hopefully everything goes smoothly and we’ll all have a wonderful experience at the ruined castle.

Hope to see you there.

Danny How

For more information : http://bushwalkingnsw.com/walk.php?nid=236