The brown sign tells you where the track leads you to, the name of the walking trail is called Cape Edgecumbe Walking Track, a coastal treasure that blends history, geology, and breathtaking views into one unforgettable hike.
The trail is only 2.5 kilometres each way, so it isn’t very long, however, it is rated as a grade 4 so don’t expect it to be a leisurely stroll – there are a lot of steps along the way. Whether you walk it one way or as a return trip, it will take longer than you may expect, stopping at the various points of interest along the way.
The trail leaves from near Rose Bay 
, at the northern end of Banyan Drive. The trail starts heading up straight away with the granite rocks visible directly ahead, giving you a heads-up of the climb to come. It isn’t long before the stairs start. Once they do, the main variation is the length of the step, up is a constant for most of the way until you reach Mother Beddock. There are spots to stop at for some views (if nothing else, an excuse for a rest). Mother Beddock is the lookout point you are climbing to, with a dramatic balancing rock to frame the panoramic views over Rose Bay.
Continuing on the track will take you to Murrays Bay, a beautiful beach with a fringing reef. The walk is less arduous but there are still steps to endure. There are more lookout opportunities on the way before reaching Murrays Bay. It is now time to enjoy a swim and a snorkel in the ocean or explore the rocks, or relax on the sand on the beach, having conquered the climb over Mother Beddock.
The climbing begins again to another lookout on top of granite rock peaks, this time framed by the historic World War II radar site, erected in March 1943. It had a range of 180 kilometres and operated for only a couple of years.
The rest of the path takes you to Rotary Lookout with views over Horseshoe Bay , the destination and end of the walk in sight. Until, of course, you realise you have to walk it all again to get back.
