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Ruined Castle walking track

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Ruined Castle walking track.

Track grading

Grade 4

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Features of this track

Distance

6.6km return

Time

4 - 5hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Experienced bushwalkers

Gradient

Very steep

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

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Get directions

    Ruined Castle walking track is in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

    • Turn off Great Western Highway at Katoomba
    • Follow the signs to Scenic World. Continue along Cliff Drive and turn left onto unsealed Glenraphael Drive towards Narrow Neck.
    • Follow the unsealed road around 2km to the Golden Stairs carpark, where this walk starts.
    • For a longer walk, you can park at the Katoomba Kiosk, near Scenic World, and walk along Federal Pass and Mount Solitary walking track, to connect with Ruined Castle walking track.

    Parking

    Parking is available on Glenraphael Drive.

    Facilities

    Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Katoomba Falls picnic area on Cliff Drive.

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    Safety messages

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Prohibited

    Pets

    Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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