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Willoughby, Castle Crag , Middle Cove and Walter Burley Griffin
Artarmon Station, East side, , AUSTRALIA
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Description
Ride cycle path into Willoughby to view an extant Walter Burley Griffin and Eric Nicolls designed Incinerator. Crossing main roads into Castle Crag to see five Walter Burley Griffin Knitlock houses. Coffee stop at Castle Crag.
After which we ride back streets to Middle Cove and on to Harold Reid Reserve including 50m rough track,. The Reserve is one of the North Shore’s finest areas of natural bushland which is a has been declared
Notes: Free parking east side away from Station, meet in Wilkes Ave. Slow ride of historic influence. For interest - ABC iView Restoration Australia Series 5 Episode 1 Castlecrag. Ride cancelled in inclement weather; monitor calendar.Leader m 0493382359 on ride only
This is a Bike North MEMBERS ONLY ride. Click HERE to join Bike North
Pre-registration is required through the Bike North website link
| Ride Leader | Wendy Jannings |
| Distance (km) | 19 |
| Pace | gentle approx. 15-17 kms/hr |
| Metres Climbed | 209.436 |
| RDI | 3.979284 |
| Grade | Easy Medium |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Suitability | Slow ride of interest; many stops for views, architecture, history. Riders must be confident in traffic close by and riding a bush track of 50 metres. Some hill climbing required |
| Features | Willoughby Incinerator. Castle Crag Northern escarpment .Walter Burley Griffin Knitlock houses. Harold Reid Reserve . Cordia Way Cycle link |
| Coffee stop | Castle Crag |
| Expected duration | 3.00 hour(s) (estimate only - ride may be longer due to on the day factors) |
| For more information including ride map and profile, and any pre-registration options please check the Calendar Entry on the Bike North Website | |
Disclaimer
As a participant in this dangerous recreational activity, you may be exposing yourself to a significant risk of harm. Bike North, the ride organisers and leaders wish to warn you of the risks and hazards that are an inherent part of cycling, and to take care to prevent putting yourself, your fellow participants and/or others into danger. By registering for this ride, you accept the warning as to risk, and you agree to ride in a safe and responsible manner and to obey all Australian Road Rules.