Ruined Castle walking track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Ruined Castle walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6.6km return
Time
4 - 5hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Ruined Castle walking track is in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Turn off Great Western Highway at Katoomba
- Follow the signs to Scenic World. Continue along Cliff Drive and turn left onto unsealed Glenraphael Drive towards Narrow Neck.
- Follow the unsealed road around 2km to the Golden Stairs carpark, where this walk starts.
- For a longer walk, you can park at the Katoomba Kiosk, near Scenic World, and walk along Federal Pass and Mount Solitary walking track, to connect with Ruined Castle walking track.
Parking
Parking is available on Glenraphael Drive.
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Katoomba Falls picnic area on Cliff Drive.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Park info
- in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.