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Settlers Common Walk Trails (East), Armadale

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy to moderate depending on the length and direction chosen.
Trail difficulty

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

  • Length 5km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
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Armadale Settlers Common in Bedfordale is a 383 hectare bushland reserve, of which approximately 287 hectares is vested in the City of Armadale for the purpose of 'parks and recreation'. The Common lies on the Darling Scarp and is within the wider Darling Range Regional Park.  Access to The Common is available off both Carradine and Canns Road with plenty of parking. The eastern section near Observation Circle (the Jeeriji trail) is wheelchair and pram friendly.

The area is highly important for flora conservation, with a total of 318 plant species found in the Common, along with two 'Declared Rare and Priority Flora Species'. A diverse array of fauna and flora can be observed year-round.

Much of the bushland is in good condition and its network of walk trails invites recreational activities such as walking and hiking, orienteering, nature appreciation, picnicking, excercising and nature photography. The Common offers expansive views of the City, large areas of intact vegetation and public use facilities. The Common contributes significantly to the backdrop of the Armadale city centre and is part of the Heritage Country Tourist Drive.

There are multiple opportunities along the trails to stop and rest, both in sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas and detailed historic information signs to find out more about this unique Common.  

On the other side of Carradine Rd, lies the greater Settlers Common consisting of more bushwalking trails with stunning flora and views of the city. Please note that these trails are gravel only and longer than the Common on the east side. 

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Time / Duration

Up to 3 hours

Length

Varying distances

Trail Access

Road 2WD or bus

Trail Start

Canns Road carpark, Settlers Common Armadale, 35km (40 min) south-east of Perth.

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When to go

August to November for wildflowers

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Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

Additional information

Easy to moderate depending on the length and direction chosen.

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Hazards & Warnings

Beware of snakes in summer - December to February.

Prohibited items

No bicycles, horses or vehicles.

Facilities

Wheelchair and pram access is limited to the Settlers Common east side, access from Observation Circle.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
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Trail information updated
18th July 2026

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Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 7.92km/h W

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7 trail goers have rated this trail as 3.29 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.

Jasmyn Wardell-Johnson

Reviewed 11 Jul 2026, 11:05am

Enjoyable walk, easy to navigate with small kids
The Walker S

Reviewed 5 Jul 2026, 8:19am

Great walk in nature.
Alex V

Reviewed 23 Mar 2024, 11:43am

This was a great walk. A lot of puppies around and quite peaceful. A very diverse ecosystem.
WHEELING WARRIOR FAM

Reviewed 12 Feb 2024, 3:34pm

Beautiful being amongst the bush, seeing the birds. On the path is wheelchair accessible.
If you go off the footpath only do In electric wheelchair as you would struggle.
If you want to see go to my YouTube channel wheeling warrior fam and see.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 19 Jun 2022, 8:06am

It's definitely not the loop trail as suggested but it is a nice enough walk around the common. We happened to visit during the time the Armadale Bush Art Trail was on display so was a nice enough experience.
Fayley Arthur

Reviewed 2 Jul 2021, 8:11pm

This is more of a bushland with a network of trails than a loop you can follow. Its fairly easy to get a bit turned around, but its not a big enough area to get totally lost! On the plus size you have some really mature jarrah which is very rare to see these days with the effects of prescribed burning, logging and bauxite mining all leaving most of the jarrah as just thin immature sticks. Some of the trails are dirt and some are smoothly paved pathways suitable for wheelchair, pram, kids scooters ...

Its DOG FRIENDLY but not very well known so I find it to be a perfect place for me to take a nature walk with my doggo.
Squirrel Rossetti

Reviewed 28 May 2020, 1:15pm

The trail was pretty, but so many trail signs with different names, i thought it was loop with one trail name??, i actually got lost... if it wasnt for the gps on my phone i would have called 000. The loop isnt clear, With to many diversions, sorry wont be back on this trail.

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