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Find out more about the features, attractions and landscapes of Penrith Valley.

Short Walks

Strolls beside the Nepean River can be enjoyed at Penrith. The Lapstone Zig Zag Walking Track follows an historic railway alignment, with views over Penrith and the plains. Starts from the end of Knapsack Street.

The Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park has a fine selection of longer bushwalks:

Glenbrook Gorge
A formal track descends from the national park entrance at Glenbrook into the gorge. Continuing on downstream to the Nepean River requires creek walking and 'rock hopping'.
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Blue Pool
A short descent to a superb waterhole from the road between the Glenbrook park entrance and the causeway over Glenbrook Creek.
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Euroka
An enjoyable 3-hour walk to Euroka, from either the park entrance or the road bend south of the Glenbrook Creek causeway.
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Euroka to Nepean River
A one-hour loop down Euroka Creek to the river and back along the ridge.
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Red Hands Cave
Red Hands Cave can be reached from two directions. The easiest is to drive to the end of Red Hands Cave Road (park entry fee applies) from where it is just a few minutes' walk. The more rewarding option is to follow the 3 km walking track along Campfire Creek and Red Hands Creek from the Glenbrook Creek causeway.
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Jack Evans Track
From just before the end of Nepean Lookout Road (park entry fee applies), this track goes to Erskine Lookout on the edge of the Erskine Creek gorge, then winds down 2 km to the beautiful, clean waters of Erskine Creek.
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Rileys Mountain
A 2.5 km track through heath and open forest from The Rock Lookout, Mulgoa.
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