Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground

Where

Katoomba area, Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Distance

19km one-way

Time suggested

3-4 hr

Grade

Medium

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, snacks, suitable clothing, bike repair kit, helmet, personal locator beacon, tent

Please note

• Access to Ingar campground is only via Andersons (20km) and Bedford Creek (10km) trails by foot. These trails may become inaccessible in wet weather.
• Parking is available 1km from Murphys Glen campground along Bedford Rd.
• Bedfords Creek trail is recommended for experienced, well-prepared riders who are extremely fit.
• You'll need to carry in all your equipment if you plan to camp at Ingar or Murphys Glen campground.
• If starting from Wentworth Falls Station, it's a 4km ride via Great Western Highway and Tableland Rd to Queen Elizabeth Drive, where this route starts.
• It's a good idea to fill in the free trip intention form and hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). Some navigation may be required.
• Riders, please give way to walkers.

Looking for an overnight hike, bike-packing adventure or day ride in Blue Mountains National Park? This walking and mountain bike trail heads into remote bushland atop the Kings Tableland plateau between Wentworth Falls and Woodford.

Set out along the undulating Ingar trail, which winds through heath and open forest. At the junction with Bedford Creek trail turn left to continue along the trail for around 700m to Ingar campground and picnic area. This scenic spot is set beside a natural waterhole, surrounded by rock. It’s a good spot to enjoy lunch and a refreshing swim, or pitch your tent and camp overnight.

From Ingar campground you can return the way you came, or continue to Woodford along Bedford Creek trail. There’s a steep descent to Bedford Creek, where the forest gives way to rainforest and an inviting creek. It’s then a hard climb out to join Murphys trail.

At the junction with Murphys trail, turn left and follow Murphys trail and Bedford Road north to Woodford Station. In spring, the open heath is bursting with wildflowers. Or you can turn right at Murphys trail for an optional detour downhill to the tall forests at Murphys Glen campground.

Take a virtual tour of Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info