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Great West Walk - Blacktown section

Address
51 Quakers Hill Parkway, Quakers Hill, New South Wales, Australia
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The Great West Walk is a 65 kilometre walking route stretching from Parramatta to the foot of the Blue Mountains and takes in a large part of Blacktown City. Officially opened in October 2019, the walk traverses a varied landscape of protected Cumberland Plain woodland, local river systems, public parklands, Australia’s oldest architecture, some of Western Sydney’s most iconic urban landscapes. Some of the highlights within the Blacktown portion of the walk, include: International Peace Park, Seven Hills Blacktown Showground, Blacktown Nurragingy Reserve, Western Sydney Parklands Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens, Western Sydney Parklands Blacktown International Sports Park, Western Sydney Parklands Rooty Hill Historic Site, Rooty Hill Neoblie Historic Cottage, Rooty Hill Federation Forest, Mount Druitt Ropes Crossing Station Reserve, Ropes Crossing The Great West Walk is not a wilderness trail. It is an urban walk that passes through a mix of Cumberland Plain Woodland, public parks, urban streets and local shopping hubs. However, walkers will be surprised to discover how much natural bushland exists just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Great West Walk is sign-posted, however further improvements are needed. It is advised to use the Great West Walk online map or download the GPX file from The Walking Volunteers website. Click on the website to access these files.

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