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Les Couzens Bridle Trail, Dwellingup Les Couzens Bridle Trail, Dwellingup

  • Half day
  • 17 km

This moderately-rated 17 kilometre horse trail begins at the town oval in Dwellingup and loops through Lane Poole Reserve back to town.  Enjoy riding through the jarrah forest and pine plantations.

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If horseriding is your thing, the Les Couzens Bridle Trail provides a wonderful opportunity to trek through a section of the Lane Poole Reserve. Set out from the centre of Dwellingup and ride through the jarrah forest and pine plantations in Lane Poole Reserve.

This trail is rated 'Moderate' for horse riders and riding experience is recommended. The trail varies in terrain which includes: some hills, rocky sections, gravel and a section riding along the shoulder of a sealed road (River Rd), with one crossing of the road required.

It is recommended horses are shod or wearing hoof boots on this trail. 

Float parking is available in the gravel carpark by Dwellingup Oval (accessed off Moore St). This carpark is near the trailhead and walking distance from the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre, where toilets and other facilities are located.

Visit Dwellingup

Just over an hour's drive from Perth, Dwellingup has an abundance of nature-inspired experiences and unique offerings. Filled with ancient forests, flowing rivers, vibrant hiking and mountain-biking trails and incredible camping spots, Dwellingup is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. 

 

Dwellingup was recently announced as 2023 National Top Tiny Tourism Town and as the only place where the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi meet, Dwellingup is home to an array of trails for you to explore including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, horse riding and four-wheel-driving. The adventure is yours to create in this remarkable part of Western Australia.

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Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre

(08) 9538 1108

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Waypoints Cafe

Waypoints Café serves tasty, seasonal food and drinks to nourish the active and adventurous. Overlooking the skate park, pump track, Hotham Valley train and shaded lawn you won't ever need to leave!

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Dwellingup Adventures

Invent your own adventure and lose yourself in the forest and river valleys of Dwellingup.

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Dwellingup Transfers

Looking for transport to or from Dwellingup? A drop off out on to the Bibbulmun Track perhaps? We can get you where you want to be!

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Dwellingup Rural Chalets at Lewis Park

Lewis Park is a 16 hectare property with valley and forest views. A perfect place to escape the city and have a relaxing weekend away.

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Longriders Cafe & Restaurant

Licensed family restaurant with locally sourced produce inspiring the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

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Rubie's Place

Family owed and operated Ice Creamery, Milkshakes, Lollies, Coffee & Tea's and light meal café

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Forest Discovery Centre

Gallery, Gift Shop, Interpretive Centre, Tree Top Walk, Trails.

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Jarrah Forest Lodge

Self Service Nature Lodge, Scenic Shared Facilities Accomodation in the Jarrah Forest. Conference Room, Gazebo, BBQ, Pizza Oven, Fire Pit.

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Be trail ready for Les Couzens Bridle Trail, Dwellingup

Take only photographs, Leave only hoof prints.

Respect the environment, Use non-weed feed, Stay on the trail, Take all rubbish with you.

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

4 hours

Length

17km loop

What To Pack

Group H - Equestrian Trails (Equestrian and Horse Trekking trails) required.

Trail Start

Dwellingup Town Oval, Moore Street, 110km (1hour and 30mins) south-east of Perth

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Trail End

This is a loop trail, finishing back at Dwellingup Oval

Difficulty Notes

This trail requires a moderate level of skill and fitness. The trail surface varies and has moderate slopes.

Hazards & Warnings

Hikers, mountain bikes and vehicles may also be using parts of the trail.

Trail varies in terrain with some steep sections and can be rocky, so shod or booted horses are recommended.

Mobile phone coverage may be poor or non-existent in some areas and shouldn't be relied on.

Plan your visit for the cooler months of the year, avoiding the hot summer with its bushfire risk.

March flies are commonly encountered and may be bothersome.

Facilities

Float parking is available off Moore Street adjacent to the oval.

Public toilets are located at the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre - there are none on the trail itself.

  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Coach Parking
  • All accessible parking
  • Sheltered Area

Best time of year

August to November

Fees

No fees apply

Trail Access

Access (2WD) Dwellingup Oval via Moore Street. Approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Perth to Dwellingup (110km).

Prohibited Items

No pets

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1 trail goers have rated Les Couzens Bridle Trail, Dwellingup as 5 out of 5!

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Tracey Hopkinson

Reviewed 26 Sep 2019, 10:24am

Had a great ride here with a group of us. Recommend four shoes or boots, although my horse only had fronts on and got around okay. Will go with four shoes in future, though. Thought it was well sign posted but my app said we only did around 17kms, so not sure if we missed a bit somewhere as this post says it's 24kms? Very pretty ride, wide roads in some parts and single file in others. A few hills, so definitely recommend a breastplate.

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