Mittagong to Katoomba: a classic sandstone walk

This is a hallmark NSW sandstone walk, although now rarely walked. We will start from Wattle Ridge, near Mittagong, and follow the old Nattai River Track down to the pretty Nattai River. We continue downstream and then over Beloon Pass, before walking through to the old mining town, Yerranderie. From there, we follow Scotts Main Range to Mt Cookem, before descending to the Coxs River. We then ascend to the tip of Narrow Neck Peninsula, finishing in Katoomba. Expect some wonderful sandstone and riverine scenery along the way.
This should take us six days, but we will allow one day for contingencies. There are three major rivers that are normally straightforward to cross, but are subject to flooding, which I will monitor prior to departure (the rivers are currently low).
While much of the route is on tracks, there will be some scrub and fallen logs in the first two days. Procuring drinking water can be a challenge on this walk. Walkers should be experienced and fit, as some sections will be arduous.
At this stage, it is planned to catch trains to near the start of the walk, and from near the finish.
There is good information about the walks and strip maps in Robert Sloss's 2018 revision of 'The Ensign Barralier Trek: Mittagong to Katoomba', but beware some of the material is out-of-date.