Bluff Reserve
Bluff Reserve is a walking reserve in Glenbrook with an easy one-hour return loop that follows early 20th-century tramways past Darks Common. Its most notable feature is Bluff Lookout, which gives a birds-eye view of Glenbrook Gorge and the western railway line.
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About Bluff Reserve
Walking Trail and Lookouts at Bluff Reserve
Bluff Reserve has an easy grade walking trail that passes Darks Common, Bluff Lookout and Chalmers Lookout, and the full loop takes about one hour return. The shorter walk to Bluff Lookout alone is about 0.8 km return. The trail follows tramways that were used while the railway was built, which gives the reserve its historical significance. The loop includes some steps, a picnic shelter and a bench with a view, marked on maps as Lindsays Seat Lookout. The reserve's three lookouts, Chalmers, Bluff and Lapstone Tramway, also look towards Penrith and the Nepean River.
Dog Walking at Bluff Reserve
Bluff Reserve welcomes dogs on a leash, and it has no off-leash area, so every dog stays on a lead along the tramway tracks. Bluff Lookout is unfenced and a slip from its edge would be fatal, so owners should keep dogs close at the lookout. The fenced second lookout on the trail is a safer place to stop with a dog. Owners walking the one-hour loop should bring water and waste bags.
Facilities at Bluff Reserve
Visitor tips for Bluff Reserve
- ✓Leave the pram at home, as the trail is not wheel-friendly.
Getting to Bluff Reserve
Bluff Reserve is reached via Emu Road, Glenbrook NSW 2773, and the car park is at the end of Emu Road. The quickest drive is via Explorers Road, about 3 km or six minutes from Glenbrook town.
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- 📍Glenbrook Gorge
- 📍Darks Common
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Reserve
Can I take my dog to Bluff Reserve?
Yes, dogs are allowed, but only on a lead, as the reserve has no off-leash area.
How long is the walk at Bluff Reserve?
Allow about an hour for the full return loop, or about 0.8 km return if you only walk to Bluff Lookout.
Where do I park for Bluff Reserve?
Cars can be left at the trailhead, where Emu Road finishes.
Can I bring a pram or wheelchair to Bluff Reserve?
No, the paths are not suited to wheelchairs or prams.
Are there picnic facilities at Bluff Reserve?
Yes, a covered picnic table sits near the car park and a picnic shelter is along the trail.