Brigadoon Bridle Trails Brigadoon Bridle Trails
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The best place to park, provided the area is not being used for an event at the State Equestrian Centre (SEC), is round behind the SEC near the polo fields and the Swan Valley Pony Club. Toilets, yards water and wash bays are available here.
From there you start the trail which runs along the east side (side closest to the SEC) of the creek adjacent to the fence line. The trail then veers right behind the Swan Valley Pony club and out onto the cross country course. You the need to look left to see a gate which you need to go through. This goes into the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) paddock area.
Follow the path towards the road where you will have to pass through another gate out onto Cathedral Ave. Cross the road and head across the open space towards the railway line and over the crossing you will see a sign for the Falabella Trail. Follow the trail, crossing Campersic Road further down and then on up the hill. When you reach the top of the hill, watch for another sign on your left which is where the Orlov Trail begins.
If you wish to take this loop back to the State Equestrian Centre, turn off here. This loop is easy to follow. It crosses back over Campersic Road after about 1 km, at which point there is another sign. You the travel down a rocky hill and at the bottom have to pass through a tunnel under the railway line. Once through the tunnel you are at Bells Rapids. There are toilet facilities available here if required.
You will need to follow the road to the left and up the hill out of Bells Rapids. Unfortunately the trail has been completely washed out due to motor bike use in the winter, leaving no option but to ride on the road up the hill. Extreme care needs to be taken here as the road drops away on one side and cars are not always courteous to horses. Once at the top of the hill, follow the track to the right at the red and white boom gate, down to the river. Follow the track back along the river to where you have parked.
Should you choose to ride the Joshua Mews Trails, go past the Orlov Trail turn off to the top of the hill where the Falabella Trail meets Boulannais Dve. Turn right and ride along the road up the hill for about 1km. At the bottom of the next rise, watch carefully on the right for a sign for the Joshua Mews Trail. This is a loop trail with various access tracks out to the road making it possible to return to the SEC by road various ways or complete the loop and either the way you came or via the Orlov Trail.
Tips:
It should be noted that there is a lovely fresh water soak at the eastern end of the Joshua Mews Trail easily seen from the trail which has water year round. The sides are sheer so it is best to take a canvas bucket rather than risk letting your horse fall in the soak and not being able to get out.
If riding back to the SEC from Bells Rapids you will need to follow the road to the left and up the hill out of Bells Rapids. Unfortunately the trail has been completely washed out due to motor bike use in the winter, leaving no option but to ride on the road up the hill. Extreme care needs to be taken here as the road drops away on one side and cars are not always courteous to horses.
Swan Valley Visitor Centre
(08) 9207 8899
- Visit website
- Guildford Courthouse, Cnr Meadow and Swan Streets, Guildford WA 6055
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Time / Duration
Time taken depends on which route is taken
Length
54km
What To Pack
Group H - Equestrian Trails (Equestrian and Horse Trekking trails) required.
What To Pack
Group H - Equestrian Trails (Equestrian and Horse Trekking trails)
- Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
- Riding helmet (Riders under the age of 18 must wear helmets when riding in parks. It is strongly recommended that all other riders also wear helmets.)
- Appropriate riding footwear
- Additional personal protective equipment may be considered e.g. gloves, high visibility vest
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellent
- Map(s)
- Snacks
- Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
- Personal first aid kit and equine first aid kit for longer trails
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
- Please see further information on the Trail Tips page.
Additional Useful Items
Horse riding equipment. Canvas bucket for water.Trail Start
State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Ave, Brigadoon. 30km (45 minutes) NE of Perth off Great Norther Hwy.
Trail End
Difficulty Notes
Hazards & Warnings
These trails are quite challenging requiring a reasonably fit horse which has either shoes or boots. The going is at time steep and quite rocky in places.Facilities
There is a lovely fresh water soak at the eastern end of the Joshua Mews Trail easily seen from the trail which has water year round. The sides are sheer so it is best to take a canvas bucket rather than risk letting your horse fall in the soak and not being able to get out.- Car Park
- Public Toilet
Best time of year
March - November
Trail Access
Road
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