You get a good view of Ruined Castle from Echo Point, but you get an absolutely amazing view back to Echo Point from Ruin Castle.
This walk has only just re-opened, after being closed for some time because of damage from last year's rain. Golden Stairs is still closed, but the landslide is open and easily navigable.
The escarpment plays havoc with my GPS, so I've use Matt's figures from Wild Walks to adjust my GPS.
Walk Details
Walk Name |
Length (km) |
Ascent (m) |
Descent (m) |
Duration (hrs) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fern Bower - Dardanelles Pass - Ruined Castle Return |
18.365 |
2,113 |
2,126 |
8:11 |
Walk Map and Height Profile
Other Activities
- Not a necessity, but why wouldn't you, climb up Ruined Castle for a great sweeping view from Narrow Neck all the way around to Tablelands. Our last visit we sat in a tree hanging over the cliff in very windy conditions. Very spectacular.
- A nice campground / picnic area at Ruined Castle Campsite with shelters and water tanks
- And of course Leura Forest offers a peaceful afternoon tea stop on the way back.