NearMeBest walking trails in West Pennant Hills
Last updatedRichard Webb Reserve, home of the Waterfall Walk, is the walk to pick in West Pennant Hills: a 3.4 km return trail to a waterfall. Samuel Oxley Park and Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve suit a gentler outing, with shade under eucalypts and a lookout with toilets nearby. The walks here differ on length, steps and whether dogs can come.
Quick picks
- Longest walk: a 3.4 km return trail to a waterfall, starting at Richard Webb Reserve.
- Shade: Samuel Oxley Park's trails run under tall eucalypt trees.
- Lookout: Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve has a scenic lookout point off its tracks, with toilets open 6 AM to 7 PM.
- Steps and dogs: New Farm Road Reserve's bush track has sandstone steps, and dogs can walk it on a leash.
Richard Webb Reserve: the Waterfall Walk
- 3.4 km
- Parking
Richard Webb Reserve's bush tracks take you 3.4 km return to a waterfall, following Darling Mills Creek. The route uses graded fire trails and bush tracks past tall Blue Gums and sandstone gullies, and an optional steep climb adds a harder stretch. It's out and back rather than a loop, so you return by the way you came. Dogs can come on a leash, but not into the play or eating areas. Street parking is in the residential streets around Aiken Road, and a small creek about ten minutes along gives children something to explore.
Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve: the scenic lookout
- Toilets
- Parking
Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve has walking tracks that lead to a scenic lookout point at 7 Castle Hill Road. Tall trees can partly block the view, so judge the outlook on the day. Public toilets are open from 6 AM to 7 PM, a useful stop before or after the walk. Cars and buses can use the free kerbside spaces.
Samuel Oxley Park: shaded trails under eucalypts
- Shade
- Parking
Samuel Oxley Park's walking trails wind under tall eucalypt trees, so shade is the main reason to choose them. They suit a leisurely stroll or moderate exercise, not a strenuous hike. The trails link the playground and the covered picnic tables, so you can combine a walk with a stop. There's parking on site at Cardinal Avenue, and the Sensory Trail is 0.3 km away.
New Farm Road Reserve: sandstone steps through the bush
The bush track at New Farm Road Reserve links New Farm Road with Hull Road through native trees. Sandstone steps and stepping stones are the thing to plan for, since they cross the path. Dogs can walk the track on a leash, but the reserve has no designated off-leash area. There are no public toilets here, so use facilities before you arrive. Parking details aren't on record, so check before you go.
How the walks compare
By area
Every walking track in and near West Pennant Hills
The table lists the walks around West Pennant Hills, with the facts we could confirm for each.
| Park | Length | Loop | Paved | Toilets | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Richard Webb Reserve | 3.4 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 2.Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Samuel Oxley Park | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 4.New Farm Road Reserve | – | – | ✗ | ✗ | – |
| 5.George Thornton Reserve | 1 | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 6.AC Charlie Moore Reserve | – | – | – | – | – |
| 7.Jack Read Reserve | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside West Pennant Hills | |||||
| Fearnly Park · Beecroft | – | – | – | – | – |
How we picked
Length, loops, surface, shade, toilets, parking and dogs were the measures for each walk. Known lengths and routes count for more than a walk described only in general terms. George Thornton Reserve and AC Charlie Moore Reserve have walking paths too, but too little is on record to pick them here. Dashes mark what we couldn't find out, which isn't the same as no.
FAQ
Is there a loop walk in West Pennant Hills?
No loop walk shows up in the records for West Pennant Hills. The Waterfall Walk at Richard Webb Reserve is a 3.4 km return trail, so you walk out and back along the same track.
Which West Pennant Hills walk is the longest?
The Waterfall Walk at Richard Webb Reserve is the longest we have a length for, at 3.4 km return. George Thornton Reserve's walking path is about 1 km, but there isn't enough on it to make the picks.
Can I walk my dog around West Pennant Hills?
Yes, at Richard Webb Reserve and New Farm Road Reserve, on a leash. At Richard Webb Reserve, dogs stay out of the play area and eating areas.
Which West Pennant Hills walk has toilets?
The toilets at Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve are open from 6 AM to 7 PM daily. New Farm Road Reserve has none.