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A versatile trail that can be walked (or cycled) in short or long loops, with the river crossings and facilities in Avon Park being fun for families with children.
Starting from York Visitor Centrre at the Town Hall, set off along Avon Terrace and cut through the laneway to the river beside the Courthouse and Post Office. After crossing the suspension bridge, in summer you can make a complete 3.4km loop to the north using the ford, and anytime a short loop to the south, with a longer option to visit the Residency Museum and St.John's cemetery, via Clifford street which has a number of 1850s/60s Pensioner Guard cottages.
Distance options: 3.4 kilometres total - or short loop from suspension bridge to south street is .800 metres, top half loop is 1.6km or bottom half loop is 2.4km.
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.Â
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Further information
Further information about York
Further information about York's heritage
State Heritage Office database of heritage buildings
Book written by Jane Millett at Holy Trinity Rectory during the convict era
Further information about the Museum, see Education tab for children's worksheets and schools information
Comprehensive information on the Perth region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.

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20 minutes to an hour depending on the route taken.
800 metres to 3.4km depending on which loops you do.
Road 2WD, walk from town
Group A - Urban Trails (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
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.
Car and coach parking, water access and public toilets at Howick street. Town Hall has Visitor Centre with shop, water access and public toilets with toilet for people with disabilities and first aid equipment during opening hours 9.30am-4pm daily. Public telephone and many cafes in Avon Terrace. Lots of children's hands-on activities at the Residency Museum.'
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Feels like 34°C
Max 43°C
Min 25°C
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