The route which will follow the Pilgrim Trail from St Josephs Church in Subiaco to New Norcia.
The trail follows the Swan river up to Walyunga National Park, which would have been very familiar to the eyes of Dom Salvado: but from there, we follow the road that winds through the Chittering Valley to Bindoon. The pioneering Monks would have continued along the Avon river towards Toodyay and then up via what is now Old Plains road to follow the accessible watering holes: but this would take current walkers an extra day, and at this stage accommodation is hard to source in those sparsely populated areas.
The City section route is fascinating and passes most of the places of historical interest. From East Perth we follow the Swan River to Guildford where the first stop will be. Guildford is of great historical interest as it was the first European settlement in WA and an ideal place to rest on the first night. Click here for more detailed information on Day 1.
The second day is a bit more of a challenge with 7 hours of walking. The route follows the West Swan road and then cuts across the river to cross the Gt Northern Hwy to access Railway Pde and on up to the Feral brewery for lunch!! (early morning coffee can be taken at the Chocolate Factory!!). After lunch the route passes up across the beautiful Bells Rapids and into Walyunga National Park. The end of day 2 will be in the car park there. Transport will be needed to the Bullsbrook or Lower Chittering area for overnight accommodation. Click here for more detailed information on Day 2.
Day 3 starts from the car park and follows the trail through the northern part of the park and up into Lower Chittering Rd via Shady Hills View. This section is about 24kms and accommodation will be in Lower Chittering.
Day 4 takes us up to Julimar Forest
Day 5 ,6 and 7 follow an inland path along through state Forest and rolling countryside with abundant bird life and stunning vistas.
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