Long Gully Bridge — Attraction in Sydney

Beautiful bridge, a joy to ride under. History from NSW heritage website: "A Suspension Bridge connecting Cammeray and Northbridge (then called Gordon's Estate) was built in 1889 by the North Sydney Tramway and Development Company to provide access to suburbs in the north. Taking three years to build, the ornate structure was designed to attract people to Northbridge and open it up as an elite residential suburb. Originally, this was the largest suspension bridge of its type in Australia and the 4th largest of its type in the world. The bridge opened in 1892, initially only open to pedestrian traffic but used as a tramway line onwards from 1909.

The bridge contains over 2000 tonnes of iron and steel and was built at a total cost of £100,000. The Depression of the 1890s interfered with the progress of the bridge as the project was temporarily abandoned. The North Sydney Tramway and Development Company went into liquidation in 1893 and the originally intended tramway remained unconstructed. In 1912, the bridge was taken over by the State government and a tram service was run to Northbridge.

The original suspension bridge had a 500 ft main span supported by steel cables and steel hanger rods which were supported on ornate, Gothic sandstone towers and anchored into bedrock at each end of the gorge. The wooden deck carried two lanes of traffic plus two tram tracks and footways.

In 1936 the bridge was closed down. Deterioration of the suspension cables from corrosion led to the replacement of the suspension design by a concrete arch in 1937-39. The arch consists of two concrete ribs, peaking some 167 feet above the ground below. Supported on the arches are columns carrying the deck on 14 reinforced concrete beam slab spans. The concrete detailing was done in Gothic and Norman styles to reflect the Gothic sandstone towers, the main piers being given Norman castle features. As part of the reconstruction the roadway openings through the towers were increased to thirty feet, and walkway openings cut through the towers. The bridge has light standards supported by the concrete railings

Floodlighting was installed by Sydney...

Looks cool but the path under it is what is better lol

If u want real Aussie bush walking, try it. Not for the feint hearted and I suggest u do you it mornings and not when in is raining as it gets slippery.

There is a river crossing but the current was so strong I wouldn't attempt it if u want to stay dry, see the pic I labelled, I also have video I uploaded to my instagram: Wllhiking

Note it is easier to start the walk/trail run from Artarmon Reserve end 850m from Artarmon train station, follow bike path most of way, via Henry Lawson Cave through Willoughby to a 3 way split in the path, then follow dirt path in front of u, as rocky sections are downhill to end up at tunks Park and just walk to miller St for bus to city near Wynyard circular quay.

The branches are all dead so u might want to tug on it before you rely on pulling power.

There is a rock face that tested my nerves as it was wet n slippery . But u can take the detour below it.

I did a lot of jumping and butt sliding so wear long pants and sleeves to avoid scratches

If u go make sure you have Google maps and full battery.

Make sure your shoes have good grip. My Nike pegasus 35 did the job but I would have preferred my waterproof Columbia montrail 2

Feel free to msg me if u get lost lol

Tell u what, if u make it out of there to Tunks Park, u will want to hug all the dogs there lol

The bus to city from tunks Park end is not the 1st one at the turn facing the big suspension bridge structures, need to walk 5min up miller St a little past Coles petrol station. Many more buses past that other stop.

I want to thank the Willoughby Council worker who gave me directions and an old North Sydney cycling map as my phone battery was like 8 percent from too much picture taking. I'm next gonna explore the tracks in Garigal National Park. The main challenge is finding an end spot with public transport as I don't want...

Long Gully Bridge – A Hidden Gem in Cammeray 🌉🌿

A beautiful historic suspension bridge tucked away in Cammeray. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or driving across, the views of the gully and surrounding greenery are stunning. It’s especially peaceful in the early morning or just before sunset.

There’s a footpath on both sides, and it connects well to bushwalking trails nearby. Great spot for photos, a quiet stroll, or simply enjoying a bit of nature in the middle of the city.

Rating: 5/5 – A scenic and underrated spot with charm, history, and...