Eleven enthusiastic members met on Bobbin Head Road at about 9am, just near the start of the Sphinx Track in Ku-ring-gai National Park. Comfortable walking weather, an abundance of wildflowers and the wonderful angophoras made for a most enjoyable circuit.
We did the loop in a clockwise direction, going down to Bobbin Head along the Bobbin Head Trail before following the Cowan Creek by way of the Sphinx Track - making a total distance a little over 11.5 km. Along the way there were great water views and many old middens reminding some of us of the days when you could eat rock oysters straight from the Sydney coastal rocks. Instead, some of us enjoyed a coffee at the Empire Marina almost exactly half way around the Loop.
Finally the history of the Sphinx and pyramids set out at the end of the walk was inspiring - we finished the day off at 3.30 pm with most of the group proceeding to the Bobbin Head Bakery for another tea or coffee and a chat.
Thanks to Bob once again for finding a great walk. Kudos to 2 of our group who had run the loop the day before!
Here is a GPS trace of the route we took. Distance was about 11.5 km.
