Fabulous views, great examples of convict-era engineering and a terrific hill to climb - the Devines Hill loop is the perfect bike ride.
Squeeze a camera into your pack for the panoramic views and spectacular sandstone walls of Devines Hill on the Old Great North Road, one of the sites within the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Area.
There are interpretive panels along the way, so be sure to hop off your bike to find out more about the history of this area. On the way back down, you'll have to walk your bike, but that'll give you more time to enjoy the beauty of the park. It also makes a good bushwalk if you don't want to ride.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Be sure to carry adequate food, water and sunscreen.
This is an important heritage area, please leave convict sites and the landscape and vegetation of Dharug National Park as you find them
Cyclists must please keep to the Old Great North Road, consider walkers, and walk bikes down Devine's Hill
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Yengo National Park.
Devines Hill loop starts at Mill Creek campground on Wisemans Ferry Road.Ride along Wisemans Ferry Road until you reach the base of Devines Hill, a few hundred metres past the ferry crossing.At the top of Devines Hill turn right and travel past Finchs Line on the rightContinue for 8km to Western Commission Track and turn rightFollow Western Commission Track to Wisemans Ferry Road At Wisemans Ferry Road turn left and continue for 2km along to Mill Creek campground Parking Parking is available at Mill Creek campground.
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Accommodation nearby
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Nearby towns: Broke, bucketty, Bulga, Cessnock, Mount View, Scone, Singleton, St Albans, Wollombi
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