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Roley Pools Walk Trail, Roleystone Roley Pools Walk Trail, Roleystone

Bush Walk  in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

Stroll along the banks of Djarlgarro (Canning River) to the Roley Pools, where you can enjoy the tranquility and view relics of the historic diving board and change rooms.

Stone staircase with handrail, access to Roley Pools
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This trail runs along the north side of the Canning River in Roleystone, between Soldiers Road and the staircase entrance from Collins Road.

Roley Pools has been used as a local swimming hole for many years and is part of Roleystone folklore. The walk along the rivers edge past giant Granite outcrops. 

A wide and diverse range of wildlife can be found in and around this section of the river, with many native ducks, kingfishers, Quenda, kangaroos, wallabies, several species of fish, snakes, lizards and Australia's only native water rat, "Rakali" residing there.

This section of the trail at Roley Pools can be accessed from Soldiers Road and Collins Road, with a small area of parking available at each site. Collins Road has direct access down a steep stone staircase to the main Pools area.

Information regarding this walk trail can be accessed here or pick up a brochure from the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre.

Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre

(08) 9394 5410

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

Time / Duration

30 - 60 mins

Length

1km return

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Collins Road, Roleystone

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Difficulty Notes

Uneven natural terrain. Steep stairs at Collins Road entrance.

Hazards & Warnings

Snakes can be active in this area during the warmer months (August through to April)

Facilities

Parking for this trail is available at Collins Road (access of Thompson Road) and at the Soldiers Road Northern Car Park.

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Water Access Points
  • Shaded Area

Best time of year

Year around

Trail Access

Access from Soldiers Road or Collins Road. Off Brookton Highway, 30km from Perth CBD.

Prohibited Items

No fires or motorbikes allowed within reserve
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3 trail goers have rated Roley Pools Walk Trail, Roleystone as 4.33 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Fayley Arthur

Reviewed 25 Mar 2023, 2:38pm

Don't follow the trail on TrailsWA - which is the Collins Rd entrance and is just to visit the pool. Rather, go over the traffic bridge on Soldier Rd, and turn into the Roly Pools Carpark (immediately after the bridge). The trail takes you over boardwalk with labelled Granite and Dolomite boulders, past cascades, and on to the natural spa. You can even go further, crossing Thompson Rd to join up with Thompson Track and play in even more of the natural water slides on the rocks.
Jed Campbell

Reviewed 14 Nov 2022, 10:49pm

Easy walk, close to the river. Gravel path that is well defined, with a few slight rises but nothing dramatic. Overall great little trail.
Jon Lee

Reviewed 18 Jul 2022, 3:59pm

Nice easy trail, it's quite short and very easy with a fully define path. The walk is not quite immediately beside the river but there are places where you can turn off and get to the waters edge. If parking on Collins Road, it requires going down stairs to get to this walk.

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