Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Start	(-33.7438601,150.6097916)
Mode	Bus Car Train
Finish	(-33.6987176,150.563985)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle   Bus   Car   Train

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long) There is a car park (about 80 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 60 m back from the start). Stella Kitchen Chinese Takeaway (about 55 m back from the start). There is a pay phone (about 45 m back from the start). Blaxland (about 35 m back from the start). Blaxland Blaxland, found along the Great Western Highway, is one of the larger towns of the Lower Blue Mountains. The town has a number of shops and petrol station all lining the highway which lies between the town and train station. Wascoe was the original name of Blaxland until 1914 when it was renamed after Gregory Blaxland who was one of the explorers who found the route across the mountains for the colony . The Blaxland community hosts a number of events during the month of September.
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass a seat (30 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 7 m pass the car park (15 m on your right). This car park is wheelchair accessible. After another 15 m pass the car park (35 m on your left).
	Turn left. Then head down the concrete steps (about 15 m long) After another 15 m pass the pay phone (10 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 30 m pass a seat (15 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 6 m pass the "Dan's Coffee House" (60 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "Michaelangelo's Pizzeria" (55 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the "Soco Chinese Cuisine" (60 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the "Subway" (65 m on your left).
	From the Wilson Way turn left, to head along Wilson Way (a road). After another 270 m (at the intersection of Wilson Way & Koala Road) continue straight, to head along Wilson Way.
	After another 60 m (from the Railway Parade) turn right, to head along Railway Parade (a highway|tertiary). After another 200 m pass the "Michaelangelo’s Italian Restaurant" (80 m on your left). W:www.michelangelosrestaurant.com.au After another 170 m pass the "Blaxland War Memorial Park" (30 m on your left). After another 100 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Attunga Road) continue straight, to head along Railway Parade.
	After another 255 m (from the Railway Parade) veer right, to head along Railway Parade (a service road). After another 215 m (from the Railway Parade) turn right, to head along Railway Parade (a highway|tertiary). After another 1.3 km pass the car park (6 m on your left). After another 210 m pass a seat (30 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the pay phone (25 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (25 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (25 m on your left). Mo-Fr 06:00-10:00 PH off Then pass the emergency call device (30 m on your left). After another 20 m pass a seat (30 m on your left). After another 100 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Terrymont Road) continue straight, to head along Railway Parade. After another 140 m pass the shelter (75 m on your left). After another 220 m pass the car park (75 m on your left). After another 65 m (from the Railway Parade) continue straight, to head along Railway Parade.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Great Western Highway Service Road) turn left.
	After another 75 m (from the Waratah Road) turn right, to head along Waratah Road. After another 40 m pass the "Warrimoo Kitchens" (30 m on your left). After another 145 m (at the intersection of Waratah Road & Greens Road) continue straight, to head along Waratah Road. After another 1.2 km pass the "Benoit Park" (60 m on your left). From the Green Parade continue straight, to head along Green Parade. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Green Parade & Cambridge Street) continue straight, to head along Green Parade. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Green Parade & Angophora Place) continue straight, to head along Green Parade.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Green Parade & Coolabah Road) continue straight, to head along Green Parade. After another 120 m pass the car park (on your right).
	After another 285 m (at the intersection of Tusculum Road & Green Parade) turn left, to head along Tusculum Road. After another 105 m (at the intersection of Tusculum Road & Foster Street) continue straight, to head along Tusculum Road. After another 45 m pass a seat (45 m on your right). After another 45 m pass the emergency call device (45 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (50 m on your right). Mo-Fr 06:00-09:30 PH off Then pass the water tap (45 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the pay phone (50 m on your right). After another 260 m pass the car park (25 m on your right). After another 30 m pass the car park (30 m on your left). After another 60 m (at the intersection of Tusculum Road & Banksia Drive) continue straight, to head along Tusculum Road. After another 275 m pass the car park (80 m on your right). After another 50 m pass the car park (75 m on your right).
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Macquarie Road & Tusculum Road) veer left, to head along Macquarie Road (a highway|primary). After another 225 m pass the car park (9 m on your right). After another 345 m pass the shelter (50 m on your left).
	From the Macquarie Road turn left (a service road).
	After another 130 m continue straight. After another 70 m continue straight. After another 25 m pass the car park (25 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the "Buckland Park" (20 m on your right). After another 75 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the pay phone (20 m on your right). After another 50 m pass the car park (60 m on your left). After another 75 m pass the "Thai Square" (25 m on your right). After another 5 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). Then pass the "Finn & Co. Cafe" (15 m on your right). Then pass the car park (on your right). Then pass the "Charcoal Chicken Spot" (15 m on your right). After another 85 m pass the car park (50 m on your left).
	From the Macquarie Road turn right, to head along Macquarie Road. After another 6 m pass the "Aroma Cafe" (40 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "Springwood Park" (10 m on your right). Then pass the "Subway" (15 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the car park (40 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "Blue Sky Chinese Cuisine" (10 m on your left). Mo-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:30 After another 20 m pass the "Domino's" (15 m on your right). After another 9 m pass the "Springwood Kebab & Pide House" (15 m on your right). After another 55 m pass the "Butternut Cafe" (15 m on your left). T:+61 2 4751 1665 After another 30 m pass the "Bunker" (25 m on your left). Then pass the car park (60 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the "Michel's Patisserie" (15 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "2 Blondes Cafe" (15 m on your left). Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 Sa 08:00-13:00 Su off Then pass the water tap (20 m on your left). After another 25 m pass a seat (8 m on your left). Then pass a seat (8 m on your left). After another 6 m pass the toilet (35 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Macquarie Road & Greenway Lane) continue straight, to head along Macquarie Road. After another 15 m pass the "The Golden Bars Milk Bar" (15 m on your left). After another 8 m pass the "Manners Park" (10 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the pay phone (9 m on your right). Then pass the "BBQ Chicken Shop" (15 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the "DHL Ristretto" (15 m on your left). Mo-Fr 06:00-13:00 Sa,Su 06:30-13:00 After another 15 m find the "Springwood" (8 m on your right). Springwood Springwood, along the Great Western Highway, is the second largest town in the Blue Mountains. Springwood also takes the title for the oldest railway station in the Blue Mountains. There are a variety of shops in Springwood, with quite a few cafes, bakeries and two historic hotels. Springwood was named by Governor Macquarie, when his wife and he stopped for water from a deep glen spring, in 1815. It seems aptly named, with many springs and creeks leading away from the ridge at Springwood, including Sassafras Gully, Magdala Creek and Glenbrook Creek. After another 6 m pass the shelter (7 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the car park (35 m on your right).
	From the Macquarie Road turn right (a footpath). After another 10 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). After another 6 m head down the 10 concrete steps (about 8 m long) After another 8 m pass the "Springwood Thai Kitchen" (25 m on your left). Then pass the "The Baker's Wife - Juicery & Salad Bar" (30 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the car park (50 m on your right).
	Turn right. Then head through the tunnel (about 10 m long) After another 10 m pass the car park (about 40 m ahead). Then head up the asphalt steps (about 20 m long)
	After another 4 m continue straight. After another 40 m come to a toilet. This toilet is wheelchair accessible. A pay phone.
	The end.

Great West Walk: Blaxland Station to Springwood Station


Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.6 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min
Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route




Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-62 m	[toilet]
Seat	25 m	[seat]
Toilet	80 m	[toilet]
Seat	110 m	[seat]
Seat	2.9 km	[seat]
Toilet	2.9 km	[toilet]
Seat	3 km	[seat]
Shelter	3.2 km	[shelter]
Seat	6.2 km	[seat]
Toilet	6.3 km	[toilet]
Shelter	7.7 km	[shelter]
Toilet	8.1 km	[toilet]
Seat	8.3 km	[seat]
Seat	8.3 km	[seat]
Toilet	8.3 km	[toilet]
Shelter	8.4 km	[shelter]
Toilet	8.6 km	[toilet]

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