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York Cycle Rides - The West Side Story York Cycle Rides - The West Side Story

Urban Walk

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Cycle
 in Golden Outback

  • 1-3 hours
  • 3.4 km
    • Mountain Bike Easiest

      Recommended for novice riders. Typically wide trails with smooth terrain and low gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times but free from unavoidable obstacles.

A wander along the West bank of the Avon River to discover both Ballardong Noongar and settler heritage sites, this dual-use route has a choice of loops suitable for families and most fitness levels.

Have fun and a fantastic view of the river as you sashay and sway across a replica of the 1888 swing bridge
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Starting from the suspension bridge in Avon Park, the riverside trail is mostly flat with a dirt or gravel surface and is dual use for walkers and cyclists.

Markers reveal the sites of several long-gone industries and the ford crossing (usually passable from October - April) is a great spot for viewing waterbirds.

Ideal for families, leisure cyclists and mountain bikers, this easy route has a choice of loops varying from 0.7 kilometres to 3.4 kilometres which return along Avon Terrace, a bitumen street dotted with quaint C19th historic cottages, to Avon Park with its facilities, picnic areas, play areas and skatepark. 

York is just over an hour’s drive from Perth through beautiful bush and rolling farmland and has several linking walk and cycle trails that you can mix and match to suit yourself.

York Visitor Centre

(08) 9641 1301

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Time / Duration

Time will depend on the route chosen

Length

Shorter loops of .7 and 1.7 kilometres can be selected

What To Pack

Group A - Urban Trails (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.

Trail Start

Suspension bridge, Avon Park, York. Approximately 100 kilometres and 1 hour plus from Perth.

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Trail End

Suspension bridge, Avon Park, York. Approximately 100 kilometres and 1 hour plus from Perth.

Mountain Bike

Easiest

Recommended for novice riders. Typically wide trails with smooth terrain and low gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times but free from unavoidable obstacles.

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Hazards & Warnings

Cyclists dismount when crossing the suspension bridge, - it swings! Optional ford crossing in summer months only (usually passable from October to April ) cyclists dismount as surface is rocky and unstable. Beware snakes in summer months.

Facilities

Avon Park has toilets, play equipment, water and picnic facilities making it an ideal base for this short cycle ride (or walk).
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

All year round. Temperatures can be hot in January and February.

Trail Access

Road 2WD to York, Walk or cycle from town.

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