Nine intrepid walkers arrived at Castle Hill ready to check out the history of the Castle Hill settlement.
We began at the steam tram station at Castle Hill, established 1902, initially from Parramatta to Baulkham Hills, then later extended 1910 to Rogans Hill. It progressed to a railway line in 1919 but was found to be uneconomic and closed in 1932.
Morning tea at Heritage Park again illustrated the history of farming, convicts and uprisings, with unfortunate conclusions.
1. On the way 
2.The Path 
3.Walking the Convicts Way 
4. Heritage Park 
5. Glimpse of Cattai Creek 
6. Urban Bananas
Following Castle Hill creek down to Fred Caterson reserve, a lovely, bushy remnant of Cumberland Forest, through the showground to Showground station.
7. Fred Caterson mini race car track 
8. Slow coaches bringing up the rear 
9. After walk coffee
Lunch at a small park along the creek; coffee at Castle Towers.
Very warm autumn day but comfortable pace made the walk very pleasant. [Possibly a little long for an eazy walk - estimates were around 8 kms.]
Leaders - Susan B and Kas
Members- David R, Dennis, Don Wo, Dorin, Drina, Lyndy, Robyn M
Text: Sue B
Photos: Don Wo (1,4,5,7,8) Drina (2,3,6,9)