Updated 9 September 2016 The walk details on this page are no longer current. See Facebook for walk details.

This page is maintained by The Beagle Club of NSW Inc., Australia, Social Co-ordinator (see the Committee page for the name of the current Social Co-ordinator). It provides information about current, past, and future Sniffing Around Sydney Walks. These are fun outings around Sydney for club members and their beagles. If you would like to lead or attend a walk, please read: updated 07Jun14 Read Me First - latest updates updated 28Jan12 Walk Information - summaries, reports, photos updated 12Sep09 Walk Requirements - before you come to a walk updated 25Sep11 Cancellations - when the weather's bad on the day of a walk updated 25Sep10 Typical Walk - a typical 2 to 3 hours updated 31Aug09 Walk Map - where walks start by Google maps updated 26Jul09 Standard Advice - tips for enjoying a walk updated 26Jul09 Levels of Difficulty (easy, medium, hard) - should you come on this walk updated 01Apr09 Tips for Finding and Planning Walks - what to look for in a good walk updated 06Sep09 Sydney Council Websites - quick links updated 27Jun10 Sydney Off-Leash Dog Parks and Beaches - so your beagle can run updated 27Jun10 Books With Dog Walks - there are quite a few updated 06Sep09 Miscellaneous Articles and Links All walk durations, distances, and levels of difficulty are estimates. Many walks are suggested by club members (often these are walks in the member's local area). If you would like to suggest a walk, please read the tips for finding and planning walks, which will tell you some of the things to look for in a good walk. If you know of a good walk, please share it with other club members. For added interest, some walks include waypoints to geocaches recorded at the official global GPS cache hunt site (you'll need a GPS unit to find these). Many thanks to everyone who has contributed reports and/or photographs.

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Latest Updates

• 07Jun14 The club's popular Christmas in July Scent Weekend will be held on 12-13 July 2014. Get the details in the 2014 Information Brochure
• 02Feb14 Following discussion at the Club’s December 2013 meeting, the Walks Coordinator has decided not to lead walks in 2014. He has been finding, checking, and leading walks for the last 10 years. Many club members and their beagles have enjoyed many of them. He has listed and described many walks on this website and you are very welcome to follow those walks in your own time. Note: The Walks Coordinator will try to include a short walk at club events such as Snoopy Days when it is possible to fit one in.

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Walk	Council	Duration	Distance	Type	Meet / Park	Summary	Reports	Directions
Balmoral Beach Walk	Mosman	2.5hr	6km	Loop	The walk starts at the intersection of Kahibah Rd and Wolseley Rd, Mosman, at the start of some descending concrete steps. There is plenty of free parking in Kahibah Rd and nearby suburban streets.	Easy loop walk to and from Balmoral Beach. The walk starts and ends with a downhill and uphill section but most of the walk is flat along the Balmoral Beach esplande with lovely water views. The walk is not suitable for prams, bikes, etc because of a few bush tracks, but would be suitable for fit children. Toilets and water are available at various points during the walk. Numerous cafes are available throughout.	Reports	Directions
Bayview Beach Walk	Pittwater	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet near the intersection of three roads - Eric Green Dr, The Esplanade, and Lucinda Pl, Mona Vale. Free parking along some roads. Pay parking in nearby council carparks. Suggest you arrive early as parking may be scarce.	Easy return walk through Rowland Reserve to Bayview Beach along sealed paths, grassy stretches, and roads. Let your beagles have a swim at the lead-free Bayview Park dog-friendly beach. Buy a drink during the walk. Plenty of water stations and public toilets available throughout the walk.	Reports	Directions
Bidjigal Reserve, Platypus Track	Hills	2.5hr	4km	Loop	Meet at the Walking Track noticeboard, Ted Horwood Reserve, Baulkham Hills, near the tennis courts. Directions: Drive to Park Rd, which branches off Renown Rd and Cook St, Baulkham Hills. Locate the narrow (unnamed) service road directly opposite Reppan Ave (it has both an entrance and exit, if they are locked, just walk around the chain). Walk along the road until you see the sign pointing to "4-5 Field, 2-3 Field" (ignore the sign to "No 1 Field, Netball Courts"). Walk 20m up the path to the Walking Track noticeboard (near two picnic tables and some tennis courts). Parking options: (1) Park in Reppan Ave or (2) drive up the service road (if not locked) and park in the parking area at the end of the road.	Mostly medium return walk with some hard sections. The walk starts / ends at the noticeboard with a relatively hard 10 minute descent / ascent down an (unnamed) access track. We then follow part of the Murri-Yanna Track and part of the Burraga Track (identified by bandicoot signs and yellow arrows) to get access to the Platypus Track loop (identified by platypus signs and blue arrows). The walk is along rough, possibly muddy, bush tracks and fire trails. It has some steep up and down sections and a few river crossings using weirs and bridges. The walk is not suitable for prams, bikes, etc. Toilets (if unlocked) and water at the start of the walk (near the tennis courts). Bring your own food and drink. The nearest shopping centres are about 3km away at either Westfield, North Rocks, or Stockland Mall, Baulkham Hills.	Reports	Directions
Bidjigal Reserve, Burraga Track	Hills	3hr	5km	Loop	Meet at the Walking Track noticeboard, Ted Horwood Reserve, Baulkham Hills, near the tennis courts. Directions: Drive to Park Rd, which branches off Renown Rd and Cook St, Baulkham Hills. Locate the narrow (unnamed) service road directly opposite Reppan Ave (it has both an entrance and exit, if they are locked, just walk around the chain). Walk along the road until you see the sign pointing to "4-5 Field, 2-3 Field" (ignore the sign to "No 1 Field, Netball Courts"). Walk 20m up the path to the Walking Track noticeboard (near two picnic tables and some tennis courts). Parking options: (1) Park in Reppan Ave or (2) drive up the service road (if not locked) and park in the parking area at the end of the road.	Mostly hard loop walk with some medium sections. The walk starts / ends at the noticeboard with a relatively hard 10 minute descent / ascent down an (unnamed) access track. We follow part of the Murri-Yanna Track to where it meets the Burraga Track (identified by bandicoot signs and yellow arrows), and then follow the Burraga Track loop and access track back to the noticeboard. The walk is along rough, possibly muddy, bush tracks and fire trails. It has some steep up and down sections and a few river crossings using weirs and bridges. The walk is not suitable for prams, bikes, etc. Toilets (if unlocked) and water at the start of the walk (near the tennis courts). Bring your own food and drink. The nearest shopping centres are about 3km away at either Westfield, North Rocks, or Stockland Mall, Baulkham Hills.	Reports	Directions
Callicoma Walking Track	Hornsby	3hr	5km	Loop	Meet at The Lakes Reserve, cnr of Shepherds Drive and Macquarie Drive, Greenway Estate, Cherrybrook.	Hard loop walk for both humans and beagles along fire trails, bush tracks, and sealed roads. Not suitable for less mobile humans and beagles. Has some very steep sections that require considerable agility to negotiate. Starts from Lakes Reserve, Cherrybrook, near one entry point to the Great North Walk, and winds through bush tracks and some residential streets back to the Lakes Reserve. No public toilets. Water stations at start and end of walk. Shopping centre near start and end of walk, which may have public toilets.	Reports	Directions
Canada Bay to Cabarita Walk	Canada Bay	2.5hr	4km	Return	Meet at the carpark off Crane St, next to Athletics Field in St Lukes Park. Meet at rear of carpark, adjacent to Childcare Centre.	Easy return walk along foreshore of Canada Bay and Exile Bay. Several public toilets and multiple doggy water stations. No shops, bring your own food. Enjoy an offlead romp at start and finish in Cintra Park.	Reports	Directions
Centennial Park Walk	Randwick	2hr	5km	Loop	Meet at Musgrave Pond, Musgrave Ave, Centennial Park.	Easy loop walk around various parts of the park. Very flat. Likely to be busy.	Reports	Directions
Chipping Norton Lake Walk	Liverpool	2hr	6km	Return	Meet at the South Park carpark, Chipping Norton, very close to the cnr of Charlton Av and Wolverton Av. Plenty of free parking on the road or nearby carparks.	Easy return walk along the south foreshore of Chipping Norton Lake. From South Park, follow the bicycle track through Angle Park, Homestead Park, Childs Park, Black Muscat Park, Heron Park, to Riverside Park where we return, No shops, bring your own food and water. Toilets midway. Good walk for young beagles and children.	Reports	Directions
Christmas in July Scent Weekend	Gundaroo	1day	10km	Trails	Gundaroo, NSW	For beagles, offlead running and sniffing around secure, fenced paddocks, plus the opportunity to socialise with other beagles. For humans, the chance to have a short break and some leisurely exercise in friendly company	Reports	Details
Clontarf to Beauty Point Walk	Manly	2hr	6km	Return	Meet at Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf, where the cul-de-sac joins the walking track heading toward Fisher Bay. There is some free parking in Sandy Bay Rd, at the cul-de-sac, and plenty of pay-parking nearer Clontarf Reserve.	Easy return walk from Sandy Bay, across The Spit Bridge, through Spit Reserve, and along the Beauty Point Foreshore Walking Track. Buy a drink during the walk. At the end of the walk, let your dog swim at the Sandy Bay dog-friendly beach. Enjoy a picnic lunch at shady Clontarf Reserve. Part of the walk is along some bush tracks. Includes some steep steps.	Reports	Directions
Cook Park Walk, Kyeemagh	Rockdale	2.5hr	8km	Return	Meet at Kyeemagh Boat Ramp, Kyeemagh. Plenty of parking but be careful where you park as there are numerous parking restrictions (and fines).	Easy return walk, south, along Cook Park, Botany Bay, to Monterey. Plenty of shops to buy food. Plenty of water available. Likely to be busy.	Reports	Directions
Cook Park Walk, Sandringham	Rockdale	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at Scott Park, cnr Napoleon St and Riverside Drive, Sandringham. Plenty of parking in surrounding residential streets.	Easy return walk, north, along Cook Park, Botany Bay, to Ramsgate. Plenty of shops to buy food. Plenty of water available. Likely to be busy.	Reports	Directions
Cooks River Walk	Rockdale	2.5hr	6km	Loop	Meet at Mackey Park, Carrington Rd, Marrickville, between Premier St and Cary St, opposite the Australian Consumers' Association (CHOICE) office.	Easy but long loop walk along the north and south sides of the Cooks River (we cross using a footbridge, which some beagles may find a little scary). Bring your own food plus plenty of water. Toilets mid-way. No shops to buy food.	Reports	Directions
Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk	North Sydney	2hr	6km	Loop	The walk starts at Bogota Ave, Cremorne Point, at the start of the concrete walkway. The start is well marked, with a signpost and directions. Parking may be scarce because it is a busy area. You may have to park a little distance away from the start because Bogota Ave is short and narrow, and the walk is very popular.	Easy and very picturesque loop walk on paved walkways, short bush track, and footpaths from Bogota Ave, past Cremorne Wharf, past Reid Park, to Mosman Wharf. Some steep steps. Toilets, water, and bins throughout the walk. A few spots to buy food and a drink. If you are a May Gibbs fan, 'Nutcote' is located at 5 Wallaringa Ave nearby. If you are a May Gibbs fan, 'Nutcote' is located at 5 Wallaringa Ave nearby.	Reports	Directions
Crestwood Walk	Hills	2.5hr	6km	Loop	Meet at the Torry Burn Reserve carpark, Jasper Road, opposite Eames Avenue, Baulkham Hills. If the carpark is crowded, there is plenty of free parking in nearby streets.	Easy loop walk from Torry Burn Reserve, through Sophia Doyle Reserve, to Crestwood Reserve, along sealed bicycle tracks and footpaths. Public toilets at Crestwood Reserve half-way through the walk. Bring your own food or buy a drink and snack at Crestwood Shops half-way through the walk. Some water stations along the way.	Reports	Directions
Cronulla Cliffs Walk	Sutherland	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at Darook Park, at Darook Park Road. Parking available in local streets nearby.	Easy return walk along Cronulla Cliffs to Shelly Park. A few steps here and there, which may make it challenging for a pram. Bring your own food and water.	Reports	Directions
Cronulla Esplanade Walk	Sutherland	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at Wanda Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Cronulla. Suggested parking in Murdock St or nearby.	Easy return walk along Cronulla Esplanade to Shelly Park. Plenty of shops to buy food. Plenty of water available. Suitable for prams and children.	Reports	Directions
Cumberland State Forest	Hills	3hr	4km	Loop	Meet at the Information Centre, Cumberland State Forest, cnr Castle Hill Rd and Coonara Av, West Pennant Hills.	Easy rambles along a variety of forest trails. Includes a Sensory Trail with some plaques in Braille (this is the only walk suitable for a pram). Bring your own food and drinks.	Reports	Directions
Darling Harbour Walk	Sydney	1hr	4km	Loop	Meet at Tumbalong Park, near the Exhibition Centre, Exhibition Hall 4. Park in the Exhibition Centre carpark.	Easy loop walk around Darling Harbour. We will wander towards the Maritime Museum, over the footbridge (that runs over the harbour, below the monorail), near Sydney Aquarium, and back to the start. Will be very busy and noisy. You must keep your beagle on a secure lead. Various places to buy food and drink. Plenty of water and toilets.	Reports	Directions
Duck River Walk	Auburn	2hr	6km	Loop	Meet at Mona Park, cnr Mona St and Chisholm Rd, Auburn. The entrance to Mona Park is in Mona St, between the Duck River and Chisholm Rd. The car park is medium-size and Mona Park is a sports field so you may need to find parking in a nearby side street if the Mona Park car park is full. You cannot park in Mona St.	Easy loop walk along the east and west sides of Duck River, which extends almost exactly in a north / south direction. The walk has a lot of variety and requires a sense of adventure. It includes one tricky section where you cross over Duck River about half-way through the walk. If it is not possible to cross over the river on the day (e.g. if the water level is too high), you can return back the way you came. There are toilets at the start of the walk and along the way (but they may be locked). Bring plenty of water and be sure that your dog doesn't drink from Duck River if/when you cross; it does not look clean. There are a few bins in the first section of the walk. No shops, bring your own food and drink.	Reports	Directions
Fagan Park	Hornsby	2.5hr	8km	Loop	Meet at the Fagan Park main carpark, Arcadia Rd, Galston. When last checked, the cost to park in the main carpark was approx $4. When last checked, free parking was available in surrounding streets. Parking can be scarce so best to arrive in plenty of time.	Easy rambles around the 55 hectares of this historic property. Includes "The Gardens of Many Nations", children's playgrounds, an eco-garden, covered eating areas, unsealed walking and bicycle tracks, plenty of grassy areas for dogs to run around (on leads). Toilets and water available.	Reports	Directions
Fairlight to Manly Corso Walk	Manly	2.5hr	8km	Return	Meet at the cnr of Lauderdale Ave and King Ave, Balgowlah (at the start of the Esplanade Park walk running along the water). Suggested parking in Willyama Ave or other streets nearby.	Easy return walk from Fairlight to Manly Esplanade and (if time permits) to Fairy Bower beach. Some steep steps. Likely to be very crowded. Plenty of shops to buy food. Toilets midway through the walk.	Reports	Directions
George Kendall Riverside Park to John St Wharf Walk	Parramatta	2hr	6km	Return	Meet at George Kendall Riverside Park, cnr Atkins Rd and Gregory St Ermington.	Easy return walk from George Kendall Riverside Park to John St Wharf along the Parramatta River. No shops, bring your own food and drinks.	Reports	Directions
Georges Heights Loop	Mosman	2.5hr	6km	Loop	The walk starts from the public carpark at The Cafe Shot, Headland Park, Georges Heights, Mosman. The short narrow access road to the carpark is diagonally opposite 3 Middle Head Rd, directly opposite the intersection of Middle Head Rd and Cobbittee St. Note that the free carpark is small and fills up pretty quickly. However, there is plenty of other parking nearby in Middle Head Rd, Cobbittee St, or other suburban streets.	A mostly medium loop walk with some hard sections around areas of Mosman along bush tracks, footpaths, roads, parks, and a short section of sandy beach. The walk varies between flat and steep uphill / downhill sections. Plenty of interesting scenery and spectacular views throughout. The walk is not suitable for prams, bikes, etc, but would be suitable for fit children. Toilets and water are available at the start of the walk and at many points during the walk. Numerous cafes are available throughout. We will stop for a snack and drink at Clifton Gardens before the final section of the walk.	Reports	Directions
Harold Reid Reserve	Willoughby	2.5hr	5km	Loop	Meet at the end of Sugarloaf Crescent, Castlecrag, where the walk begins. This is a relatively narrow No Through Road, which may be crowded near the start of the walk, but there should plenty of parking away from the start.	Medium loop walk along the foreshore of Middle Cove. The walk is along bush tracks, which are sometimes narrow and muddy. A few steep spots and some easy scrambling required here and there. Bring your own food and drink. We will stop for a snack at The Sugarloaf, towards the end of the walk. Not suitable for prams, suitable for fit children.	Reports	Directions
Manly Corso Walk	Manly	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at Hinkler Park.	Easy return walk	Reports	Directions
Cafe Bones Walk	Leichhardt	2hr	6km	Loop	Meet at King George Park, cnr Byrnes St and Manning St, Rozelle. To get to King George Park, drive west along Victoria Rd, past Darling St, Rozelle, and turn left into a street that leads directly to the park, for example, Clubb St. You must approach the park from Victoria Rd because some local roads are one-way away from park. There is ample parking at the park.	Easy mostly loop walk along the foreshore of the Iron Cove and the west and east side of the Hawthorn Canal Reserve. Stop at Cafe Bones, the dog friendly cafe for a snack.	Reports	Directions
Majors Bay to Yaralla Bay Walk	Canada Bay	2hr	6km	Return	Meet at Majors Bay Reserve, cnr Deakin St and Rickard St, Concord.	Easy return walk from Majors Bay around the grounds of the dog-friendly Yaralla House property to Yaralla Bay along the coast track. Track may be muddy in places. Bring your own food plus plenty of water.	Reports	Directions
McIlwaine Park to Yaralla Bay Walk	Canada Bay	2hr	6km	Return	Meet at McIlwaine Park, in parking area at cnr Concord Rd and east side of Mary St (note that Mary St is split by the railway line).	Easy return walk from McIlwaine Park, to Rhodes Park, the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rocky Point, and Yaralla Bay along the coast track. Buy a drink at Rhodes Park.	Reports	Directions
Mirambeena Regional Park Walk	Bankstown	2.5hr	6km	Loop	The walk starts at the Flinders Slopes / Amphitheatre car park, off Henry Lawson Drive. This is about mid-way along the park. If you are travelling south along Henry Lawson Drive, the car park entrance is on the right (watch for the Flinders Slopes sign pointing to the entrance) approximately 1.7km from the Hume Highway / Woodville Rd / Henry Lawson Drive intersection. Don't drive too fast, otherwise you may miss the sign. It is a large car park. We will meet in the parking area close to the entrance. There is usually plenty of parking as you drive in.	An easy walk around sections of the very popular and pleasant Mirambeena Regional Park and Lake Gillawarna. The park extends from north to south on both sides of Henry Lawson Drive, Lansdowne. The walk is more or less in the shape of a figure 8, that is, one Main Path and two Loop Paths. The walk is very flat with bitumen paths and extensive grassy areas. It's very popular and you are very likely to encounter walkers, joggers, dogs, cyclists, and so on. There are toilets at the start of the walk and along the way. Very few taps and bins (the council has removed almost all of them). There are no shops, so bring your own food and drinks.	Reports	Directions
Mortgage Choice Expo	Sydney	2hr	2km	Loop	Meet at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour. Park in a parking station nearby (Mortgage Choice will contribute towards parking fees).	Participate in the Mortgage Choice Expo. If you can't find the beagles in Tumbalong Park, Mortgage Choice are in booth L21 (however dogs may not be allowed in the Hall). The Expo will be followed by a short easy walk afterwards around Darling Harbour.	Reports	Directions
Mowbray Park Walking Trail	Willoughby	2hr	4km	Return	Meet in River Lane, Chatswood. This is a short road adjacent to Fullers Bridge, at the intersection of Lady Game Dr, Millwood Ave, and Delhi Rd, opposite the main entrance to Lane Cove National Park. Parking options: (1) park in the Lane Cove NP carpark in Lady Game Drive, 350m away (this is pay parking) or (2) park in River Ave (this might be crowded so leave plenty of time).	Medium return walk along bush tracks following Lane Cove River from Chatswood Golf Course (where it is advisable to watch out for golf balls), through Mowbray Park, to Chatswood Athletic Field. The bush tracks are very easy walking but are often narrow and may be muddy and slippery in places. Bring your own food and drink. Toilets at Chatswood Athletic Field.	Reports	Directions
Narrabeen Lake Walk, Northside	Warringah	2hr	6km	Return	Meet at the carpark off the Wakehurst Parkway, near the France Petarique Club.	Easy return walk along the north foreshore of Narrabeen Lake along Bilarong Reserve, to Pittwater Road, then (time permitting) to the south side of Narrabeen Lake. Walk as far as you like and then return along the same route. Bring your own food and water. Small beach mid-way through the walk.	Reports	Directions
Narrabeen Lake Walk, Southside	Warringah	2hr	4km	Return	Meet at Jamison Park, Narrabeen, at The Esplanade parking and picnic area, near the Sailing Club.	Easy return walk along the south foreshore of Narrabeen Lake. Buy an ice-cream along the way. Bring your own food and water. Small beach mid-way through the walk.	Reports	Directions
Nepean River Walk	Camden	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at Cowpasture Reserve, Argyle Street, Camden, opposite Kirkham Estate Winery. If you are travelling west from Narellan along Camden Valley Way, Cowpasture Reserve is on the left just after you cross Cowpasture Bridge over the Nepean River. The entrance to a parking area is about 100m past the bridge on the left.	Easy return walk along a shared cycleway / pathway. Toilets halfway through the walk. Bring your own food plus plenty of water. Fully fenced dog-friendly oval (if no-one else is using the oval) at the start and end of the walk.	Reports	Directions
North Curl Curl to Harbord Walk	Warringah	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at John Fisher Netball Courts, Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl. Plenty of parking on the road or in free carparks. Meet in the carpark opposite approximately 96 Abbott Road.	Easy return walk from North Curl Curl to the Harbord Diggers Club, Harbord. Plenty of water and bins. Toilets and food mid-way at the Curl Curl Beach SLSC.	Reports	Directions
Oatley Park Loop	Kogarah	2.5hr	5km	Loop	Meet at the cnr of Waterfall Rd and Acacia St (opposite 25 Waterfall Rd), Oatley. Plenty of parking in nearby streets.	Mostly easy loop walk (with some medium sections) around Oatley Heights Park and Oatley Park, along the foreshore of Lime Kiln Bay and Jew Fish Bay. It's easy because it's pretty flat, and medium because it's along a variety of surfaces (e.g. firetrails, bush tracks, roads, and paved pathways). The walk is not suitable for prams, bikes, etc. Toilets midway at Oatley Baths, where we will stop for a rest and snack. Bring your own food and drink. The nearest shopping centre is about 2km away at Mulga Rd, Oatley West.	Reports	Directions
Oatley to Como Walk	Kogarah	2.5hr	6km	Return	The walk starts at the start of the bicycle track, at the cnr of Oatley Parade and Myra Place, Oatley. This is about 60 seconds walk from the busy cnr of Oatley Parade and Mimosa St. Plenty of free parking in nearby streets.	Easy return walk from Oatley to the dog training area at Carina Bay Reserve, Como. Buy some food or drink at Como Pleasure Grounds. Toilets midway at the Como Pleasure Grounds.	Reports	Directions
Palm Beach Walk	Pittwater	2.5hr	6km	Return	Meet at Governor Phillip Park, Beach Rd (between Barrenjoey Rd and Ocean Rd), Palm Beach. Pay parking is available in Governor Philip Park. Limited free parking is available in surrounding streets. Parking can be scarce so best to arrive in plenty of time.	Easy return walk, north, from Governor Philip Park, along the grassy stretches parallel to North Palm Beach. Public toilets and water available. Buy a drink at the small kiosk. Note that Barrenjoey Lighthouse and the headland is part of Ku-rin-gai Chase National Park.	Reports	Directions
Parramatta Lake Circuit Walk	Parramatta	2.5hr	4.5km	Loop	Meet at the main carpark, opposite Lake Parramatta Cafe (0414 734 953), Lackey St. To get there, drive to Church St, North Parramatta, proceed to Lackey St, and drive underneath James Ruse Drive to the park entrance and main carpark. Carpark can get crowded on weekends, plenty of free parking in streets about 10 minutes from start of walk.	Mostly easy loop walk (with some medium sections) around Parramatta Lake. The Lake Circuit walk is a mixture of bush tracks and fire trails. There are a few flat sections but most of the walk is along relatively narrow and moderately uneven bush tracks. A little bit of scrambling is required. If you don't want to do the whole Lake Circuit walk, you can start this walk and then branch off on a couple of shorter and easier loop walks, e.g. She-Oak Track (1.5km) or Banksia Trail (2.5km). All walks start and finish at the main carpark, near a playground for kids and the Lake Parramatta Cafe, which has a tasty selection of snacks, meals, and drinks plus a restful view of the lake. Hopefully something for everyone on this walk.	Reports	Directions
Parramatta Regional Park	Parramatta			Loop	Access from many points in Parramatta, including Macquarie Street. Parramatta, 02 9891 4488.		Reports	Directions
Parramatta River Regional Park	Hunters Hill					This a long narrow strip of foreshore land between the historic Gladesville Hospital and the Parramatta River.	Reports	Directions
Reid Park to Taronga Zoo Wharf	Mosman						Reports	Directions
Rouse Hill Walk	Hills	2.5hr	5km	Loop	The walk starts at Connie Lowe Reserve, cnr Adelphi St and Noble Way, Rouse Hill. You can't miss Connie Lowe Reserve - it's a large circular fenced off-lead dog park (with a white picket fence). There is plenty of free parking at the reserve or in nearby streets.	Easy loop walk along a series of footpaths and cycleways meandering around Rouse Hill. Some of the walk is along roads, but most is along quiet bicycle paths and parks. About half-way, the walk crosses over a creek using a weir (very easy but you might like to bring a spare pair of socks in case you get wet). The walk is suitable for prams, bikes, etc. Buy some food and drink at the nearby Rouse Hill Town Centre. Toilets at the Town Centre. We pass the Town Centre at the end of the walk.	Reports	Directions
Rouse Hill Regional Park	Hills	1hr	4km	Loop	Meet at the (sealed) main carpark about 300m inside the park from the entrance, at the end of the road, near a large oval and play area. Note: There are a few parking areas before the main carpark, which you can park in if the main carpark is full. There is also an (unsealed) overflow parking area near the main carpark. If it's really full (unlikely), you can park on Worcestser Rd. To get to the park: From Windsor Rd (at traffic lights), turn left into Rouse Rd. Travel 500m. Turn right into Worcester Rd. Drive past Rouse Hill Anglican College at cnr on your left and travel 800m. Turn right into park entrance and drive 300m to the (sealed) main carpark.	Easy and short walk meandering along paths running throughout the park, We will walk for about an hour, and then stop and have afternoon tea. Then, for those who feel like it, do some of the walks again. There are lots of wide open spaces for dogs to run and sniff (although they must be on lead). Also a horse track, which might have some interesting smells. There are no shops in the park. Bring your own afternoon tea and plenty of water. Bring some chairs in case the undercover picnic tables are full. Toilets are available about 15 minutes after the walk starts. Some fast food shops are located at the cnr of Windsor Rd and Rouse Rd. No bins are provided for rubbish	Reports	Directions
Scotland Island Trip	Pittwater	2hr	4km	Loop	Meet at Church Point Ferry Wharf, McCarrs Creek Rd, Church Point, between the Pasadena Restaurant and Top Room Cafe. When last checked (2005), pay-and-display parking was $5/1-4hr. The club will most likely pay the ferry fare. Please allow plenty of time to find parking as it is likely to be extremely crowded. If you miss the ferry, the phone number for Pink Water Taxis is 0428 238 190.	Medium loop walk around the island. Some steep sections. Starts at 9:30am when ferry leaves Church Point Ferry Wharf to Bell Wharf, Scotland Island. Finishes at 11:05am when ferry leaves Bell Wharf to Church Point. Please note your beagles may be nervous on the wharf and ferry, keep on lead at all times. Bring your own food plus plenty of water to Scotland Island. You can buy food and drinks at Church Point kiosk. After the trip, you may want to consider visiting Bayview dog-friendly beach nearby.	Reports	Directions
Shrimpton Creek Walk	Ryde	2.5hr	5km	Loop	The walk starts at the beginning of a bicycle path at the intersection of Cottonwood Cres and Waterloo Rd, opposite the Macquarie Centre, Marsfield. Plenty of parking in the local streets and in the Macquarie Centre carpark (with free parking for the first 3 hours).	Easy walk along the Shrimpton Creek Bikeway - one of those surprisingly quiet and picturesque walks you sometimes find by accident hidden in the busy Sydney suburbs. The walk follows a bicycle path next to Shrimpton Creek as it meanders along a series of parks and bridges and crosses over a few roads. The walk is suitable for prams, bikes, etc. Toilets at the start / end at the Macquarie Centre. Buy a snack or drink mid-way at a local convenience store.	Reports	Directions
Strickland State Forest	Gosford	6hr	6km	Loop	Meet at Stoney Creek Carpark. Note: 6hr includes travel time to and from Sydney + walks + afternoon tea. Directions (starting from the intersection of the F3 and Pennant Hills Rd, Sydney): Travel approx 50km along the F3 from the intersection of the F3 and Pennant Hills Rd, Sydney. Turn left at the Somersby Interchange to Peats Ridge Rd. Exit Number: 36. Map Reference: UBD 2008, Central Coast, Map 66, Ref M14. Travel approx 2km along Peats Ridge Rd and take the (left) exit ramp leading upwards to Wisemans Ferry Rd. If you look straight ahead, you can see where Wisemans Ferry Rd crosses over Peats Ridge Rd. Note: If you miss the exit, it's not far to do a U-turn. Turn right at Wisemans Ferry Rd. If you turn left, you will see the Somersby Store where you can buy food and drink. When you turn right, you will cross over Peats Ridge Rd. Travel approx 0.8km along Wisemans Ferry Rd to Dog Trap Rd. Turn right at Dog Trap Rd. You will see a small sign saying Great North Walk. Travel approx 4.5km along Dog Trap Rd to Mangrove Rd. Turn right at Mangrove Rd. Travel approx 0.2km along Mangrove Rd (driving across the F3 overpass) to the SSF gates at Strickland Forest Rd on the right. Turn right at Strickland Forest Rd into SSF. After you enter SSF, travel approx 1.4km to a fork in the road. Do not take the road to the right, which leads to Banksia Picnic Area. Instead, continue along the road to the left, which leads to Stoney Creek Carpark where we will meet for our walk. So that both you and your beagles will better enjoy our trip to SSF, take along cold water for beagles, hot water for coffee, food for a picnic lunch, toilet paper, wet ones, mosquito repellant. Banksia Picnic Area has toilets and picnic tables.	SSF has 5 walks of various levels of difficulty. We will do: Easy Arboretum Trail 2km loop trail Hard Cabbage Tree Trail 1.6km loop trail If time permits, other optional walks are: Medium Stoney Creek Trail 1.3km one way Easy Strickland Falls Trail 0.7km one way Note: When last checked: Easy Bellbird Trail 3.6km loop trail was inaccessible due to fallen trees	Reports	Directions
Sydney's Great Coastal Walk, Avalon Loop	Pittwater	2.5km	5km	Loop	Meet in the Careel Bay Playing Fields, Careel Bay, in the parking area between Field 1 and Field 2, near the Avalon Soccer Clubhouse. Park in the Playing Fields parking area (probably the better option) or on the road. The Playing Fields are just north of and adjacent to Hitchcock Park.	Mostly easy loop walk (with some medium sections) along a series of footpaths, roads, cycleways, and tracks around Avalon. This walk is part of Sydney's Great Coastal Walk. The first part of the walk is flat and easy. The middle medium part (about 30mins walking time) is fairly steep, up and down quiet suburban roads. The last part is flat and easy (although parts are muddy after rain). The walk is not suitable for prams, bikes, etc. Toilets at the start, midway, and end of the walk. Buy some food and drink at the Avalon Shopping Centre before the last part of the walk.	Reports	Directions
Sydney's Great Coastal Walk, Narrabeen Loop	Warringah	2.5hr	6km	Loop	Meet in Jacksons Rd, Warriewood, opposite the Warriewood Square Shopping Centre and carpark, on the footpath at the start of the entrance road to the Narrabeen Beaches Indoor Sports Centre. Plenty of parking in the shopping centre carpark and on nearby roads.	Easy loop walk along a series of footpaths, roads, cycleways, and tracks around Narrabeen. This walk is part of Sydney's Great Coastal Walk. The walk is mostly flat with a couple of short steps and a short bush track. Buy some food and drink at shops near the Warriewood Beach SLSC. The walk is OK for prams, bikes, etc (but if you bring them, be prepared to carry them up the steps and along the bush track). Numerous toilets, water stations, bins, etc. along the way.	Reports	Directions
Sydney Olympic Park, Parklands Walk	Auburn	2.5hr	6km	Loop	The walk starts at Concord West Station, at the cnr of King St and Victoria Ave, at the bottom of the ramp that crosses the railway line. Plenty of free parking in the residential streets. Don't be worried by the 2P signs everywhere, they only apply if there is a special event at Sydney Olympic Park. Make sure you don't park on the other side of the railway line. That is the busy Concord West shopping centre with very limited restricted parking.	The Sydney Olympic Park has some excellent walks for dogs around three cycling paths. This walk is based on the Parklands Circuit (marked red on the park's cycling path map). It is an easy wander, starting and ending at Concord West Railway Station, around the many twisty paths in Bicentennial Park. Plenty of public toilets and multiple doggy water stations. We will stop for a snack and drink at Lilies on the Park Cafe towards the end of the walk.	Reports	Directions
Sydney Olympic Park, Olympic Circuit	Auburn		8km			The Sydney Olympic Park has some excellent walks for dogs around three cycling paths. The Olympic Circuit (marked yellow on the map) is ...	Reports	Directions
Sydney Olympic Park, River Heritage Walk	Auburn	2.5hr	6km	Return	The walk starts at the start of the River Heritage Circuit bicycle path off the Wilson Park car park underneath Silverwater Rd bridge, which crosses over Parramatta River. To get to the car park, drive along Silverwater Rd and, at the traffic lights, turn east into the access road opposite Clyde St, Silverwater (the access road runs along the Newington Distribution Centre). Turn left straight away (because the rest of the access road is a bus-only route) and you'll see a large carpark. The bicycle path starts near the Parramatta River, where you'll also see a large Wilson Park sign and a map.	The Sydney Olympic Park has some excellent walks for dogs around various cycling paths. This walk is based on the River Heritage Circuit (marked green on the park's cycling path map). It is an easy ramble east along the banks of the Parramatta River from Wilson Park to Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf, with a small loop, and return. Plenty of public toilets and multiple doggy water stations. Buy a coffee and snack at the Armory Wharf Cafe. Note that the distance of the entire River Heritage Circuit is 15km but this walk only takes in 6km!	Reports	Directions
The Bay Run	Leichhardt	2.5hr	7km	Loop	Meet at King George Park, cnr Byrnes St and Manning St, Rozelle. Directions: To get to King George Park, drive west along Victoria Rd, past Darling St, Rozelle, and turn left into a street that leads directly to the park, for example, Clubb St. You must approach the park from Victoria Rd because some local roads are one-way away from park. There is ample parking at the park.	This was our 50th walk. Easy but relatively long loop walk along the foreshore of the Iron Cove. Very popular and usually very busy. The walk crosses the very loud and busy Iron Cove Bridge, which your beagles could find scary. Bring water. Toilets at the start of the walk and during the walk. Lots of dog bins.	Reports	Directions
Toongabbie Creek Walk, Third Settlement Reserve	Parramatta	2.5hr	6km	Loop	Meet cnr of Edison Parade and Marconi Street, Old Toongabbie. Plenty of parking.	Medium loop walk along bush tracks on each side of Toongabbie Creek. Some steep sections and rough bush tracks. May include an offlead romp. Toilets at start and end of walk. No shops, bring your own food.	Reports	Directions
Western Sydney Parklands, Greenway Loop	Liverpool	2.5hr	5km	Return	Meet at the entrance to Western Sydney Parklands at the cnr of Second Ave and Mannow Ave, West Hoxton. Plenty of free street parking.	Easy loop walk around the Greenway Loop, Western Sydney Parklands. Most of the walk is along sealed bike tracks, one part is along an unsealed road. The walk is suitable for prams, bikes, etc. No food or toilets during the walk. The nearest shopping centre is about 1km away at Carnes Hill Marketplace, cnr Cowpasture Rd and Kurrajong Rd.	Reports	Directions
Western Sydney Regional Park	Fairfield	2.5hr	6km	Loop	Meet at the Restwell Road Picnic Area, Western Sydney Regional Park. Turn into the park entrance at the large roundabout at the intersection of Restwell Road and Cowpasture Road (note that the road into the park may not be marked in your street directory). Follow Restwell Road to the turning circle at the end of the road. Meet at the turning circle, near the bicycle track. Parking may be scarce on weekends. If so, find parking in nearby residential streets.	Easy loop walk from Restwell Road Picnic Area along bicycle tracks and horse tracks. Public toilets and water available. No shops, bring your own food and drinks.	Reports	Directions

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If you would like to attend a walk with The Beagle Club of NSW, please note these requirements (some are determined by the Companion Animals Act 1998):

1. Members only: Walks are for members only. This is for insurance purposes. Club members are covered by the Dogs NSW insurance policy. Non-members are not. Our membership page tells who is regarded as a member and how much it costs. When you join the club or renew your membership, you sign or agree with conditions of participation in club events. Note that the club will regard you as a member if you give your signed membership form and payment to the Walks Coordinator at a walk.
2. Beagles only: Walks are for beagles only. This is for safety reasons. Beagles naturally form a cooperative pack but, even though they are pretty friendly, they can be unpredictable when they encounter non-beagles close by. This requirement means, for example, if you own both a beagle and an "Other Breed", you cannot bring the "Other Breed" on the walk.
3. Sign the attendance register: This is for your own protection. You are regarded as attending after you sign. If you don't sign there will be no record of attendance. If you have an accident and have not signed, for example, the attendance register will not show you were at the walk and you may not be covered by insurance. It is strongly recommended that you approach the Walks Coordinator to sign rather than hoping the busy Walks Coordinator will ask you. If you join a walk late, sign as soon as practical.
4. No bitches in season: This is for health and safety reasons.
5. No unvaccinated beagles: This is for health reasons.
6. Be aware of "personal space": This is for safety reasons. Like humans, beagles have their own preferences and usually don't like to be crowded. A beagle may snap if it gets too close to another beagle it is not sure about.
7. Keep beagles on-lead: This is required by law (see Companion Animals Act 1998 - Sect 13). The only exception is in off-lead areas when it is your decision whether to let your beagle off-lead. Be careful if you let your beagle off-lead in an unfenced off-lead area - they like to follow their noses and often don't come back when called.
8. Clean up after your beagle: This is required by law (see Companion Animals Act 1998 - Sect 20). The Walks Coordinator can provide plastic bags.

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Morning Walk	Afternoon Walk	What Happens
By 8:00am	By 10:30am	If it's raining hard or intermittently or an extremely hot day or an extremely windy day, a decision will be made whether to cancel the walk by this time. Please phone the Walks Coordinator and check if the walk is on or cancelled if you're uncertain. If a walk is cancelled, the Walks Coordinator may not necessarily travel to the walk to let people know who also travel to the walk. To avoid inconvenience and disappointment, it's much better to call rather than drive to the walk and find out that no-one is there. Apologies in advance if a walk is cancelled and then the weather is fine. The Walks Coordinator has to make a decision based on the weather forecast and what the actual weather is a few hours before the walk, which can be tricky. Please phone if uncertain. Please see the Committee page for the number of the current Walks Coordinator.

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Morning Walk	Afternoon Walk	What Happens
Before the walk		If it's fine weather, there's no need to phone the Walks Coordinator to check whether a walk is on. Just turn up. There's no need to let the Walks Coordinator know you're coming (but please check if you're uncertain).
10:00am	1:00pm	Everyone starts turning up. Newcomers become members on the spot by giving the Walks Coordinator their membership form and payment.
10:05am	1:05pm	People meet and greet. Beagles meet, greet, and sniff. The Walks Coordinator mingles, welcoming everyone, asking everyone to sign the attendance book. Be careful as your beagles get to know each other. Keep them on lead. Some may growl and snap if they feel uneasy with so many dogs - typically they settle down pretty quickly.
10:10am	1:10pm	The Walks Coordinator calls everyone together, takes a group photo, describes the walk, reminds everyone to keep beagles on-lead, suggests that everyone keep their plastic bags handy, etc.
10:15am	1:15pm	We set off, beagles sniffing, people chatting. It's a lovely day. Lots of photo opportunities.
10:30am	1:30pm	We stop and wait for slower walkers to catch up. While waiting, we give our thirsty beagles a drink of water and take a few photos. We set off again. This pattern continues during the walk.
11:15am	2:15pm	We stop at some shops to rest for 20 minutes. Toilets are available. People buy food and drink (or have their own). Beagles think they're starving and desperately beg for food. People can't resist.
12:00pm	3:00pm	We are close to the end of the walk. Beagles are exhausted.
12:15pm	3:15pm	We arrive back at the start. The Walks Coordinator thanks everyone for coming. Everyone says goodbye.
12:20pm	3:20pm	People drive home. Beagles collapse in the car, tired and happy.

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Here's where our current walks start. View Sniffing Around Sydney Walks in a larger map.

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All walks are checked out by the Walks Coordinator (and usually his beagles) before it becomes a club event and is assigned a level of difficulty. However, for safety reasons, please follow this standard advice:

• Read the level of difficulty for each walk and only attend walks that are appropriate for you, your family members (especially young children), and your beagles.
• Be careful during a walk. Keep yourself safe. Watch your children carefully. Watch your beagles carefully. The Walks Coordinator has a First Aid Kit in case of minor accidents (but hopes there's no need to use it).
• Bring food and drinking water, enough for you and your beagles. Be prepared to share.
• Wear sensible clothes.
• Wear sensible shoes (e.g. shoes, joggers, or boots, not thongs, heels, or sandals).
• Bring a hat or cap and sunscreen.
• Bring rain gear if it looks like rain. Walks will be cancelled if rain is heavy, but we'll often go on a walk in light or intermittent rain. Please call to check whether a walk will go ahead. It's your choice whether to come along and get wet.
• Be particularly careful on uneven gound, crossing bridges, near cliff edges, etc.
• Stick with the group. Don't wander off. We walk slowly and have frequent stops, please try to keep up.

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All walks have an indication of their level of difficulty. It's useful to know what these levels mean so you can judge whether a certain walk is suitable for you, your family members (especially young children), and your beagles.

Please note that:

• Levels are an indication only and you should use your own judgement to decide whether to come on a walk
• Levels are not an indication of walking time (most walks are about 2 hours) or length (most walks are about 6km)

Easy

An easy walk means:

• A very relaxed and pleasant outing
• You'll be able to wander along very easily, have a chat (maybe about beagles!), enjoy the scenery, and be pleasantly tired by the end.
• Completely or mostly flat
• Almost all surfaces are even
• Surfaces may include concrete, paving, grass, timber, or wide bush paths
• May have a few steps here and there
• Intended to be suitable for all active adults
• Usually suitable for young children
• Usually suitable for prams, bicycles, skateboards, etc (but read the description to see if there are any steps)
• Intended to be suitable for all beagles (including puppies who have completed their initial course of vaccinations)
• Please come along, almost everyone will really enjoy this walk

Medium

A medium walk means:

• An outing that requires a bit of effort and fitness
• You'll walk along a few tough bits, maybe hilly, along some rough ground, get out of breath now and then, and appreciate a rest, coffee, and chocolate by the end.
• Some steep sections
• Some surfaces may be rough or uneven
• Bush paths may involve some easy scrambling here and there
• Intended to be suitable for most active adults
• May be suitable for fit children
• Not suitable for prams, etc
• Intended to be suitable for most fit beagles
• Think carefully before coming on this walk, if you're reasonably fit you'll probably be OK

Hard

A hard walk means:

• An outing that requires considerable effort and fitness
• You'll walk along mostly tough bits, definitely hilly, along a lot of rough ground, and will be completely exhausted by the end.
• Mostly steep
• Most surfaces are rough or uneven
• Bush paths will involve some challenging scrambling and climbing
• Only suitable for active adults
• Not suitable for children
• Not suitable for prams, etc
• Only suitable for fit active beagles
• Think seriously about whether this walk is for you, it may not be because it will be tough

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Finding walks in Sydney and surrounds that are suitable for both humans and dogs takes time and research.

Dogs are not allowed in:

• National Parks, State Recreation Areas, or Nature Reserves
• Botanic Gardens

Dogs are allowed on-lead in:

• State Forests
  • Cumberland State Forest
• Regional Parks (see pets in parks) for details:
  • Berowra Valley Regional Park (in designated dog walking areas)
  • Leacock Regional Park
  • Parramatta River Regional Park (has excellent walk for dogs)
  • Penrith Lakes Regional Park (possibly too small for a dog walk)
  • Rouse Hill Regional Park (has fair walk for dogs)
  • Western Sydney Regional Park (has excellent walks for dogs)
  • William Howe Regional Park
  • Wolli Creek Regional Park
  • Yellomundee Regional Park
• Dams (but only these dams)
  • Avon Dam
  • Cataract Dam
  • Cordeaux Dam
  • Nepean Dam
  • Propect Reservoir
  • Warragamba Dam
  • Woronora Dam
• Centennial Parklands
• Sydney Olympic Park

The selected walk should depend on the month (and likely weather conditions). For example:

• In the hotter months (e.g. February and November), select an easy walk, with shade, near water, with likely breezes, away from bush (because of ticks and snakes), etc
• In the warm months (e.g. March, April, September, and October), try a medium walk
• In the colder months (e.g. May and August), consider a hard walk or longer easy or medium walk

Before selecting a walk, do the walk yourself with your beagle(s) or have another experienced club member do the walk. Use criteria such as the following to assess a walk:

• Is parking available? Is parking free or must you pay (this often depends on the local council)?
• Is the walk fairly easy? Walks should be enjoyable, which means no bush bashing, no steep or dangerous paths, etc.
• Is the walk duration appropriate? Aim for about 2hr walking time, plus or minus 30 minutes. About three hours total time.
• Is the walk attractive? Attractive features include parkland, lakes, rivers, flat paths, wide paths, grassy expanses, interesting smells. Unattractive features are busy roads, traffic, steep slopes, narrow paths, overgrown bushland.
• Are there toilets? Either at the start or during the walk. Are the toilets closed on particular days? Do you need to get a key for the toilets from the local council, perhaps even pay a deposit.
• Is there water available for the dogs? Sometimes taps will have handles removed, perhaps bring your own handle. It is a good idea to bring water.
• Is the walk in bushland? Walks along bush tracks are OK in cooler months but not warm or hot months because of the risk of ticks and snakes.
• Is there anything happening that could make a walk unsuitable? For example, a fox baiting program, a market day with large crowds, a sporting event that uses up all available parking, council construction work, etc.

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Ashfield; Auburn; Bankstown; Baulkham Hills (now The Hills); Blacktown; Blue Mountains; Botany Bay; Burwood; Camden; Campbelltown; Canada Bay; Canterbury; Sydney; Fairfield; Gosford; Hawkesbury; Hills; Holroyd; Hornsby; Hunters Hill; Hurstville; Kogarah; Ku-ring-gai; Lane Cove; Leichhardt; Liverpool; Liverpool Plains; Manly; Marrickville; Mosman; North Sydney; Parramatta; Penrith; Pittwater; Randwick; Rockdale; Ryde; Strathfield; Sutherland; Warringah; Waverley; Willoughby; Wollondilly; Wollongong; Woollahra.

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In accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the Local Government Area Act 1993, each local Council in Sydney must provide at least one off-leash area for dogs.

For full details of each off-leash dog park, visit a Sydney Council Website.

For a summary of all Sydney off-leash dog parks, look at Sydney Off-Leash Parks, provided courtesy of Great Dog Walks.

For a summary of all Sydney dog-friendly beaches, look at Life's a Beach, provided courtesy of Great Dog Walks.

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Many books provide information about walks around Sydney. Some have only dog walks. Some have general walks of which many are suitable for dogs. Here's a selection of the best.

Dog Walks

Proctor, Catherine. Sydney's best dog parks, walks and places to play. (2009). ISBN 9781921606441. 74 off-leash dog parks, 20 dog-friendly walks.

Whiffen, Katie. Great Sydney dog walks: the dog lover's guide to exploring Sydney. (2010). ISBN 9780980750805. 40 dog walks. All Sydney off-leash dog parks and dog-friendly beaches. Great Dog Walks.

Walking the Dog in Sydney. (1999). ISSN 14414759. 17 dog-friendly walks. Many dog-friendly parks. Out of print.

General Walks

Ashley, Bruce. Cycling around Sydney. (2007). ISBN 9781921203213. 30 cycleways. Use these to create your own dog walks.

Fairley, Alan. Sydney's best bushland walks. (1993). ISBN 9780858811249. About 30 walks. Some are dog-friendly.

Lawrence, Joan. Sydney good walks guide. (2007). ISBN 9780908272891. About 190 walks. Some are dog-friendly.

O'Brien, Katrina. Sydney's best harbour and coastal walks. (2006). ISBN 9781875889808. 14 dog-friendly walks.

Paton, Neil. Sydney bushwalks. (1986). ISBN 9780864171078. About 30 walks. Some are dog-friendly.

Stuart, Veechi. Blue Mountains best bushwalks. (2006). ISBN 9781875889921. Some are dog-friendly (that is, not in the Blue Mountains National Park).

Stuart, Veechi. Sydney's best bush, park and city walks. (2008). ISBN 9781921203145. 16 dog-friendly walks.

Toghill, Jeff. Walking Sydney. (2000). ISBN 9781864365108. About 20 walks. Some are dog-friendly.

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Just for fun, a few miscellaneous walk- and beagle-related articles and links.

• 30Jul09 090630_Sniffing_Around_Sydney_Walks_Snapshot.pdf
• 19Mar09 090630 Ajax for Dogs
• 14Jul07 Sydney Walking Paths and Jogging Tracks
• 21Apr07 Walks Around Sydney
• 21Apr07 Sydney Harbour Walks
• 31May05 050531_Snoopy_Fun_Day_Article.pdf
• 19Mar05 050319_Tribes_of_Sydney_Article.pdf