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London Arch and Compo Canyon
Sun 20th Apr 2025
We start this walk at the London Arch Car Park, Googong and visit London Arch on our way to Compo Cayon. We need to cross the Queanbeyan river twice on this walk - first at a rock bar and secondly at Gelignite Crossing. These crossings are best done with a walking/hiking pole and you should be prepared to get wet possibly up to your knees. Gaiters and gloves are highly recommended for the scramble up out of Compo Canyon and, if it's warm enough, you may wish to have a swim at Gelignite Crossing on the way back. Some steep river banks will be encountered. Climb: about 430m. Map: Captains Flat. Meet 9am at the London Bridge Woolshed Car Park (toilets available) GR 047679 or at the locked gate if you can't get to the car park (GR 044686).
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Fri 18th Apr 2025 05:00pm
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Conditions
Partly Wet
Distance (km or hrs)
~13 kms
Ascent
~450
Descent
~450
Map name
Captain's Flat
Terrain information
Some rough areas with scrambling and perhaps a bit of pushing through scrub as we get up and out of the Queanbeyan River at Compo Canyon. Water crossings across the Queanbeyan River. The first one is across a rock bar and the second at a ford (with a nearby waterhole for swimming, if desired).
Transport information
Drive yourself and meet at the London Bridge Woolshed Car Park (toilets available) GR 047679 or at the locked gate if you can't get through to the car park itself (GR 044686).
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
Date and Time
Activity Owner
terrylea-hikergirl
Terrylea Reynolds