Bushlands and Nature Reserves
Stretching from Pennant Hills to Berowra, the park takes up eight percent of Hornsby Shire and contains some of its most beautiful scenery.
Berowra Valley National and Regional Park
There are many walking trails throughout Hornsby Shire that you can explore on your own. Download a map and information leaflet and start exploring!
Bushland Tracks and Trails
Hornsby Shire Council runs a program of free guided bushwalks throughout the year. Our professional guides will give you unparalleled insight into our Bushland Shire as they share their wide knowledge of the local environment.
Guided Bushwalks and Events
Council is provides 60 dinghy storage racks free of charge at Parsely Bay. To use the racks, dinghy owners must register their dinghies and obtain a storage permit sticker from Council.
Parsley Bay Dinghy Storage Registration Form
Walking grades
Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km.
Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
For more information on walking grades visit National Parks NSW.