Embrace Hiking - Great North Walk - Thornleigh to Hornsby

About the Hike:

This walk explores the southern end of the beautiful Berowra Valley National Park. We’ll walk amongst beautiful bushland and some fantastic sandstone overhangs. We'll take our time to enjoy the creek side rest areas along the way. Towards the end we’ll pop down to Fishponds before climbing up the heritage-listed stone steps to Hornsby station. This hike is graded 4/ hard and we recommend you have a moderately high to high level of fitness.

Details:

Date: Saturday 12 October, 2024

Meeting Time: 8:30 am

Meeting Point: Thornleigh Train Station NSW. Details of the exact meeting point will be sent to you upon registration.

End Point: Hornsby Train Station NSW

We encourage you to use public transport. If this is not possible, one option is leaving your car at Hornsby in the morning and catching the train to Thornleigh to start the walk. As we finish our walk at Hornsby you will have your car already there ready to make your way home.

Maximum Numbers: 14 plus your WEA leaders

Fitness Level: Moderate to High Energy...Moderate rated activities at Women Embrace Adventure get you on your feet. You should be in good physical condition and have a moderate level of fitness for these adventures and be comfortable walking at least 10 km on uneven surfaces, stairs, and natural trails. This one is at the top end of the Moderate range, moving into High Energy designed for women who enjoy more of a physical adventure. To find out more about how we grade our adventures, Click here

Experience: previous hiking/bushwalking experience recommended

Hike Details: 11 km, 254-metre elevation gain, approx 5-6 hours hiking

About the Hike:  the hike is approximately 11 km long and will take us approximately 5-6 hours to complete, including morning tea and lunch stops. This hike has it all: stairs (especially at the end), steep ascents/descents, rock scrambling, river crossings, uneven ground, road walking...and it is absolutely stunning in every way!

Hike Grading: This hike is graded 4. To learn more about the grading system Click here

Cost: $110

Inclusions:

• National Parks Licencing Fees
• WEA Wilderness first aid qualified leader
• A healthy packed lunch, snacks and afternoon tea including, salad wraps and home-baked goodies. We cater for dietary requirements, please let us know of anything dietary at time of booking.
• Photos of your adventure that will be posted on our Facebook event page for you
• Fun and adventure with a bunch of like minded, fun loving women!

FAQS

What do I need to bring?

-day pack (to carry your personal belongings)

-hiking boots, sturdy joggers or trail runners are needed

-hat

-sunscreen and sun protective clothing

-bug spray

-any personal medications you may need (asthma puffer/epi-pen etc)

-waterproof jacket and extra layer (in case of cold/ wet weather)

-at least 2-3 litres of water (remember we will be walking for quite a few hours and there are no water fill-up points along the way)

-we recommend leaving an extra set of clothes in the car for after the hike in case we run into cold or wet weather along the way

-a towel and swimmers is optional as we stop at a beautiful natural swimming pool to have a picnic lunch

How fit do I need to be? This hike covers approx 11 kms of moderate to difficult levels of terrain. You'll need a moderate to high level of fitness to fully enjoy this walk safely. If you're not sure if this hike is for you, contact us on info@womenembraceadventure.com.au, we'll be happy to give you a call to discuss and answer any question that you have.

I'll be coming on my own, is that ok?

Not a problem at all!  Lots of women come on their own to our adventures. Your Women Embrace Adventure host will make sure everyone is introduced before we set off on this beautiful hike. We always have lots of fun, there is no pressure, no judgment, and lots of encouragement from everyone.  By the end of the hike, you may have just found some new adventure friends!

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Your booking is final once your payment is processed and a confirmation email is sent to you.

No refunds will be given but you can pay it forward to another lady over the age of 18. Please email us at least 24 hours before the adventure and provide her contact details. This is an all-weather event. If cancelled by Women Embrace Adventure, a credit or full refund will be provided.

This is a women's only adventure. Valid for sale until sold out. Advertised prices are per person. Prices are correct as of 13 August 2024 and are subject to availability, withdrawal and change at any time without notice due to fluctuations in charges and currency.

All current government safety and health guidelines at the time of booking and departure must be adhered to, including all Covid-19 requirements. Any additional costs related to but not limited to government travel restrictions are the responsibility of the individual traveller and not Women Embrace Adventure. If this trip is undersubscribed or in circumstances where external events affect the viability or safety of this trip to go ahead, Women Embrace Adventure reserves the right to cancel or reschedule and to exclude/remove any participants from this trip.

We hope you can join us!