Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve — Attraction in Ipswich City

If you are looking for a place for a good workout during your hike, or if you'd like to ride your bike along a challenging trail, this place is for you. The land has a long history dating as far back to the late 1800s when it was coal mine. At the top of the hill was a 3-storey, 49-room mansion, which unfortunately no longer stands. The only remains of the buildings from the time is an old brick wall of the old dairy. The walk along the trails is pleasant, although there isn't much to see. There is a car park which can be accessed from...

Good mix of single trail carved out of medium density bush land. Some great, well conceived sections where contours of the land have been well used to create blind corners and neat flowing trail.

One strange thing I noticed: there are these brain like dirt mounds spotted around the place. I'm guessing they are built by some local insect but I can't help but wonder if the location is growing real brains and becoming self aware?

If it was becoming self aware, what would it make of me riding all over it? These questions keep me...

Our Son rides here weekly finds all tracks some easy some quite challenging, can spend a few hours up to all day. Riders from all walks of life from ypungsters, teenagers, Clubs, Doctors, Professional Riders, all who will gladly share any helpful knowledge from bikes as a whole , tubes, tyres, seats, forks , widths of tyres for different tracks to help with balance to stay on the challenging tracks. Highly recommend this Mountain...