Walk / trail

Callicoma Walk and Lakes of Cherrybrook

A 5.1 km bush loop from the Lakes of Cherrybrook down Nyrippin Creek, past sandstone overhangs and rainforest gullies.

Cherrybrook, Hornsby NSW

Rules not yet confirmed

These rules haven't been confirmed yet. Always check signage on arrival. Been here recently? Confirming the rules (with a photo of the sign) is coming soon.

Dog rules

At a glance

Leash

On-lead only

Fenced

Unknown

Water for dogs

Unknown

Dog swimming

Unknown

Shade

Unknown

Small-dog area

Unknown

Hornsby Shire Council lists Callicoma Conservation Reserve and Cherrybrook Lakes Conservation Reserve as leashed dog walking areas: dogs on a leash at all times, on designated tracks only. Part of the full loop follows the Great North Walk along Berowra Creek, which may be in Berowra Valley National Park, where dogs are banned. Turn back at any national park sign. Check signage on arrival. The pin is approximate.

Hazard warning

Know before you go

  • Snakeswarmer months

    Council risk warning: snakes are rare but may be seen in warmer seasons.

  • Other hazardbushfire season

    Hornsby bushland tracks close on days with a fire behaviour index of 75+ and council advises not to walk on Total Fire Ban days.; Nyrippin Creek crossing on raised concrete stepping cylinders.

On the trail

The walk

Distance

5.1 km

Difficulty

Moderate

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Callicoma Walk and Lakes of Cherrybrook

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