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Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse bushwalking track notes
Map of Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

Catch the bus to End of Ogilvry Rd
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to End of Ogilvry Rd
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) End of Ogilvry Rd to Int of Manly to Spit track and Castle Rock Beach steps Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 67 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -14 m
From the end of Ogilvry Rd, walk follows the 'MSW To the Spit' sign on the telegraph pole, down the stairs to a 4 way sign posted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Manly Scenic Walk' arrow down the concrete steps towards the water, to the signposted intersection of the 'Manly to Spit' and 'Castle Rock' beach tracks.

(0.07 km) Int of Manly to Spit Track and Castle Rock Beach steps to Castle Rock Beach Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 30 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk leads down the concrete steps to Castle Rock Beach.

Castle Rock Beach	Alt = 9 m
Castle Rock Beach can be found a short walk down from the Manly-to-Spit walking track, near Ogilvy Road. This small, secluded beach is a great spot for those wanting a quieter day at the beach, instead of the more popular and larger beaches in the area.

(0.07 km) Int of Manly to Spit Track and Castle Rock Beach steps to Grotto Point Lighthouse Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 928 m	Time = 22 mins
	Climb = 50 m	Descent = -62 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Manly' arrow up the rock steps. The bush track soon crosses a short boardwalk and continues along the rocky track that follows the side of the hill. Soon, the track turns down the hill and winds down to the bottom and steeply back up via concrete steps. The walk then flattens out and crosses a wooden bridge. From the bridge, the track continues up some rock steps, winding up and along the side of the hill, passing some fenced-off rock platforms and coming to the fenced rest area with a bench seat. From the rest area, this walk follows the bush track up the rock steps and along the side of the hill, keeping the water to the right. The track continues steadily up to the 4-way signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the Grotto Point Lighthouse arrow along the rocky bush track, winding down a gentle hill, coming into more dense bush as it winds to the intersection of the Grotto Point Lighthouse and the Grotto Point Cliffs tracks. From the intersection, this walk winds down the hill, passing an old, blank signpost. The track wanders through dense bush and along the ridge, flattening out for a while until it drops down another hill towards the end of the point, coming to the Grotto Point Lighthouse.

Grotto Point Lighthouse	Alt = 3 m
Surrounded by a white picket fence, the small Grotto Point Lighthouse overlooks Middle Head. The light was designed in the early 1900s by the architect Maurice Festu to assist ships entering the harbour. Construction started in 1910, with the lighthouse being commissioned on September 1 1911.

(1 km) Grotto Point lighthouse to Old concrete bunker Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 50 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk heads around the right-hand side of the lighthouse and along the bush track, passing a green post and continuing down some tall brick steps to the concrete roof of an old bunker.

Catch the bus from End of Ogilvry Rd
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from End of Ogilvry Rd
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport Timetables
	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney		From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

A list of 7 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Castle Rock Beach	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.2 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	1.7 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.4 km
Grotto Point Walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	3.6 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	0.9 km
Spit Bridge to Manly (Manly Scenic Walkway)	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	9.1 km	3 hrs 45 mins	3 / 6	1.7 km
Spit Bridge to North Harbour Reserve	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	8.7 km	4 hrs	3 / 6	1.6 km
Manly to Seaforth Oval	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	13.7 km	5 hrs 45 mins	3 / 6	2.6 km
Taronga Zoo to Manly	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	19.0 km	8 hrs	4 / 6	4.3 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Crater Cove Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.1 km	3 mins	3 / 6	0.7 km
Dobroyd Head Walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	2.5 km	1 Hr	4 / 6	0.9 km
Spit Bridge to Fisher Bay	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	3.6 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	1.3 km
Spit to Lindfield	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	22.6 km	9 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	1.4 km
Spit Bridge to Middle Head Forts	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	6.3 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.4 km
Middle Head	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	2.0 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.9 km
Balmoral to Middle Head Forts	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	4.1 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	2.0 km
Balmoral Beach to The Spit	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	4.3 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.0 km
WW1 Hospital to Georges Heights Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	2.5 km
Chowder Bay to Middle Head return via Chowder Bay Rd	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	5.1 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	2.8 km

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	6.5 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	6.4 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	7.1 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	7 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	7.1 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	17 km (to the WNW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	23 km (to the SW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	25 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	32 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	42 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 3 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Fine. 21.0°C (feels like 0.0°) 7 km/h from the NNE (gusting 9) 0% humidity     (as at 16/11:34pm)

Sydney Harbour National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art.	$3
Region: Sydney & Surrounds	Park fees	Facilities

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