Walls Ledge Walking Track (2.6km)

Walls Ledge Walking Track is a 2.6-kilometre circuit nestled within the dramatic sandstone terrain of Blue Mountains National Park in New South Wales. A Grade 3 track, it offers a mix of easy-going paths and more uneven surfaces that require steady footing, making it suitable for walkers with a moderate level of fitness. Most people will complete the walk in around an hour and fifteen minutes, though there’s no need to rush—this is a trail worth lingering on. It extends the shorter Walls Ledge Loop (1.5km) and begins at the end of Bundarra Street or from the nearby Centennial Glen car park. For those keen to explore a little further, there’s an optional side trip to Fort Rock, a striking outcrop that offers sweeping views across the valleys.

The walk starts at the corner of Bundarra Street and Eveleigh Avenue, following a gentle descent with houses to your right and the bush opening up to your left. A short way along, you'll pass a telegraph pole and intersecting track just below Gordon Avenue. Keeping the valley on your left, the trail dips along a boardwalked section before transitioning into heathland. The vegetation here is low and scrubby, with the track weaving down to cross Centennial Glen Creek near some weathered seats tucked under a cliff.

From the creek crossing, the track skirts around the base of the cliffs. This section is a favourite among rock climbers, so it’s worth being alert for others on the track and the occasional piece of climbing gear or chalked rock. The path soon diverges onto a rocky surface, marked with arrows pointing towards Porters Pass and Fortress Rock. For those opting for the longer loop, follow the path towards Porters Pass.

Descending through thick heath, the track narrows before opening into a gully beneath towering cliffs. A short stairway brings you to a shaded glen, where water often trickles from a ledge above, spilling onto the track below. The sandstone walls along this section are deeply textured and beautifully weathered, with rich colours that change with the light. Keep left as you continue to a boulder marked with ‘Porters Pass’ in white paint, and follow the path a short distance to a signed fork.

Veering left again, the walk leaves the overhangs behind and meanders across the hillside. It soon reconnects with the cliffline, where you’ll pass a shallow, man-made basin collecting moisture from the overhanging rock. The trail then threads its way along the base of the cliffs, affording scattered views across the Kanimbla Valley. The sense of scale here is striking—towering walls to one side, and a rolling valley dropping away on the other. The path eventually curves left and begins a steady ascent via rock-cut stairs. As the trail widens, the terrain becomes more open, leading through wind-shaped heathland before reaching the gate at the Centennial Glen Road car park.

For those inclined to take the side trip to Fort Rock, the detour begins from the marked rocky surface mentioned earlier. The short 50-metre track pushes gently uphill, winding through dense heath before emerging at the base of the formation. Fort Rock stands alone, rising like a sentinel above Centennial Glen, its silhouette often compared to a chess piece. From its summit, views stretch across the Megalong and Kanimbla valleys, offering a peaceful spot to pause and take in the layers of blue ridgelines and forested gullies. After soaking up the outlook, retrace your steps back to the main track to continue the circuit.

Walls Ledge offers a satisfying balance of quiet bushland, cliffside drama, and varied walking conditions. Whether you’re here to stretch your legs, explore a new corner of the mountains, or simply find a quiet spot to take in the views, this walk is a rewarding slice of the Blue Mountains experience.

It’s important to note that this is a one-way walk, so you’ll need to arrange return transport unless you choose to complete the 3.5 km Walls Ledge Fort Rock Loop walk, which returns you to your starting point (see map below).