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- A short trail that runs along the eastern edge of the Margaret River townsite, suitable for hiking and cycling
- Interesting birdlife and wildflowers
- Links to other trails including the Ten Mile Brook Trail
Nearby Attractions
- The new Margaret River footbridge
- Views over countryside
Last updated: 20 December 2022
Also known as the Wannang Biddi, the Darch Road Trail begins at the Ten Mile Brook Trail (Bunitj Biddi) just west of Margaret River Perimeter Rd. Heading south, the trail crosses the river via newly build footbridge then joins the alignment of a historic timber tramway formation before finishing at Andrews Way (formerly known as Rosa Brook Rd)
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Information and Links
See Services tab above for links to services and businesses along this trail
For more information:
The trail is managed by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. To report issues or problems contact:
- Shire of Augusta Margaret River: (08) 9780 5255
Contact Rail Trails Australia
To contact us about this rail trail, email wa@railtrails.org.au
Background Information
Traditional owners
Rail Trails Australia acknowledges the Wadandi people of the Noongar Nation, the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which this rail trail is built.
Development and future of the rail trail
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River plans to build a connecting path linking the southern end of the Darch Trail to the Wadandi Track, enabling trail users to circumnavigate the Margaret River townsite via three rail trails – the Wadandi Track, the Ten Mile Brook Trail and the Darch Trail.
Rail line history
The Darch Trail follows one of the many old timber tramways in the Margaret River area.
Nearby Trails
Ten Mile Brook Trail
270km south of Perth
7 km
Wadandi Track
220 km south of Perth
54 km
Old Timberline Trail
97km south of Bunbury
20 km
Sidings Rail Trail
97 km south of Bunbury
26 km
Manjimup to Deanmill Heritage Trail
290 km south of Perth
6 km
Manjimup Linear Path
290 km south of Perth
4 km
Nearby Trails
Ten Mile Brook Trail
270km south of Perth
7 km
Wadandi Track
220 km south of Perth
54 km
Old Timberline Trail
97km south of Bunbury
20 km
Sidings Rail Trail
97 km south of Bunbury
26 km
Manjimup to Deanmill Heritage Trail
290 km south of Perth
6 km
Manjimup Linear Path
290 km south of Perth
4 km