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Time 30 mins
Return 200 m Return
Climb 20 m
Grade 3 Moderate track
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This is a short walk down to Castle Rock Beach, tucked into the rocky shores of Middle Harbour. The walk is mostly along boardwalk or footpath through rainforest vegetation. The foliage surrounding the track is topped by a closed canopy which provides shade, before opening out onto the sunny beach.

(0km) End of Ogilvry Rd → Castle Rock Beach

distance 100 m time 3 mins climb 0m descent -20m Moderate track
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.
Continue straight: 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.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk leads down the concrete steps to Castle Rock Beach.

Castle Rock Beach

Castle Rock Beach
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.

Maps for the Castle Rock Beach walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Sydney Heads1:25 000 Map Series91302N SYDNEY HEADSNSW-91302N
Sydney1:100 000 Map Series9130 SYDNEY9130

Cross sectional view of the Castle Rock Beach bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Castle Rock Beach

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Castle Rock Beach

Altitude analysis for Castle Rock Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length200 m
Time30 mins
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Grade 3/6



Moderate track
AS 2156.1GradientShort steep hills (3/6)
Quality of trackClear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredSome bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
WeatherWeather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
InfrastructureGenerally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 100m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 100m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 75m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 25m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 75m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 25m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 100m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 100m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Castle Rock Beach walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Castle Rock Beach walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Castle Rock Beach walk starts and ends at the End of Ogilvry Rd (gps: -33.811000, 151.25954)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district.

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Park Information

Sydney Harbour National Park

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.

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