London Bridge Walk is a 5km, grade 2 hike located in Googong Foreshores, Australian Capital Territory. The hike should take around 2 hours to complete.
Hike overview
The London Bridge Walk is a pleasant 5km circuit trail located within the Googong Foreshores of the Australian Capital Territory. This easy, two-hour walk is perfect for those seeking a leisurely exploration of the area's natural and cultural heritage.
Your journey begins at the London Bridge car park. Crossing Burra Creek via the historic London Bridge Arch, you'll soon find yourself on the path leading to the London Bridge Homestead, a significant property listed on the National Estate.
The return route takes you along a management trail, offering glimpses of the homestead through a security fence. Fortunately, many of the outbuildings and remains of the original woolshed stand outside the fence, free to explore at your leisure. Open days are also occasionally held, allowing a closer look at the homestead itself. Be sure to contact the Ranger Station for details on upcoming open days.
As you wander the trails, take a moment to appreciate the awe-inspiring London Bridge Arch. Formed over 420 million years ago from compressed seabed sediment and coral, this natural wonder has been shaped by time and water erosion. Imagine Captain Mark Currie, the first European to lay eyes on this arch in 1823, marveling at its "perfect Saxon arch."
The Googong Foreshores hold deep significance for the Ngunnawal people, who have inhabited and cared for this land for millennia. The Queanbeyan River served as a vital pathway for the Ngunnawal and their neighbours, connecting them to hunting grounds and ceremonial sites. The London Bridge Arch itself is considered a place of spiritual importance. Please treat all cultural heritage sites within the Foreshores with respect.
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Max elevation: 726 m
Min elevation: 670 m
Total climbing: 108 m
Total descent: -108 m
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Getting there
Googong Foreshores is located 10 kilometres south of Queanbeyan, NSW. The London Bridge area is a further 10 kilometres south. The area is managed by ACT Parks and Conservation Service for water catchment, recreation and as a wildlife refuge.
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About the region
Located 10 kilometres south of Queanbeyan, Googong Foreshores is a great place to observe wildlife and go canoeing, fishing and mountain biking. It also has a fascinating historic homestead and London Bridge Arch. The entire Foreshores area is a Wildlife Refuge.
Whether you like picnicking, birdwatching, bushwalking, mountain bike riding, enjoy sailing and fishing or delving into history - at Googong there's something for everyone.
In the north of Googong Foreshores is the Googong Dam with lookouts, walking trails, BBQ and boating facilities. To the south off Burra Road, the historic London Bridge Homestead beckons visitors to explore the history of farming and settlement in the area. A remarkable natural feature in this area is London Bridge Arch which formed over thousands of years.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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