Chimney Trail

The Chimney Trail is a circuit walk starting from the Chimney Trail in Margaret River. This walk takes you through the magnificent Wooditjup (Bramley) National Park, where you'll be met by heaps of birdlife along with an excellent variety of flora. From Karri trees to Marri and Jarrah woodlands, this gorgeous park provides a lot of shade as you make your way through. The old chimney is part of the Wharnclaffe Mill site, which was actually Margaret River's first pine sawmill, and was operational until 1967. Don't forget to visit the bridges overlooking the brook and listen to the peaceful sound of water burbling. If you come across a fallen tree along the track, don't be surprised when you see the stile built in. The track is well-signposted and is best visited in spring if you're keen to see the maximum amount of wildflowers. You can also spend the night and enjoy the park's beauty at RAC Margaret River Nature Park. Although there are multiple intersections with bike trails, this track is for walkers only. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wardandi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start From the Chimney Trail (-33.9339682,115.0686162)
Mode Car
Directions From Bussell Highway, Margaret River.
Turn on to Carters Road then drive for 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Carter Road (970 metres northwest of the intersection with Maxwell Street), pass by the wooden fence and head towards the sheltered signpost next to the red directional signpost. When you get to the said signposts, turn right, following the directions for "Chimney Trail". After about 20 metres, keep left at the 3-way intersection to continue along the Chimney Trail (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Chimney Trail Start heading along Chimney Trail (a walking track). Find the car park at the start. After another 20 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 640 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail.
	After another 9 m (from the Chimney Trail) veer left, to head along Chimney Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to a bridge along the Wadandi Track. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 230 m (at the intersection of Chimney Trail & Wadandi Track) turn right, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Fluid Climb & Fluid) continue straight, to head along Fluid Climb (a highway\|cycleway). After another 40 m (at the intersection of Chimney Trail & Fluid Climb) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail (a footpath).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to another bridge along the Wadandi Track. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 70 m (from the Chimney Trail) veer right, to head along Chimney Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the historical chimney. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 190 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 35 m (from the Chimney Trail) turn right, to head along Chimney Trail.
	After another 115 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail (a walking track).
	After another 140 m (from the Chimney Trail) veer right, to head along Chimney Trail (a footpath).
	After another 180 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 125 m come to the "Wharncliffe Mill" (30 m on your left). T:+61 8 9758 8227 From the Chimney Trail continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Fluid Climb & Chimney Trail) continue straight. After another 9 m (from the Thumper) continue straight.
	After another 25 m (from the Chimney Trail) turn right, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 440 m (at the intersection of Chimney Trail & Fluid) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail.
	After another 30 m (from the Chimney Trail) turn left, to head along Chimney Trail (a walking track). After another 9 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail. After another 640 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail.
	Continue another 20 m to find from the Chimney Trail at the end.

This side trip takes you to the historical chimney.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Chimney Trail Start heading along Chimney Trail (a footpath). After another 35 m come to "Old Chimney - Wahrncliffe Mill". Old Chimney - Wahrncliffe Mill A short detour leads to an old chimney along the trail. The chimney was part of Keenan's No.1 Mill, the first pine sawmill in Margaret River. It was being used till a new mill was constructed nearby in 1697. The round chimney is all that is left from the former mill. It still looks pretty sturdy for its age, although nature is slowly starting to claim it through little saplings growing out of the mortar. Continue another 0 m to find Keenan Mill Chimney at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

From the Chimney Trail Start heading along Chimney Trail (a footpath).

After another 35 m come to "Old Chimney - Wahrncliffe Mill".

Old Chimney - Wahrncliffe Mill

A short detour leads to an old chimney along the trail. The chimney was part of Keenan's No.1 Mill, the first pine sawmill in Margaret River. It was being used till a new mill was constructed nearby in 1697. The round chimney is all that is left from the former mill. It still looks pretty sturdy for its age, although nature is slowly starting to claim it through little saplings growing out of the mortar.

Continue another 0 m to find Keenan Mill Chimney at the end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

This side trip takes you to a bridge along the Wadandi Track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Wadandi Track & Chimney Trail Start heading along Wadandi Track (a walking track). After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
	Continue another 0 m to find from the Wadandi Track at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 80 m to the main route.

This side trip takes you to another bridge along the Wadandi Track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Chimney Trail Start (a vehicle track). After another 25 m (from the Wadandi Track) turn right, to head along Wadandi Track (a walking track). After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) Continue another 0 m to find from the Wadandi Track at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Chimney Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 1.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	1.8 km	Wharncliffe Mill

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  Monday 28 April
  
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  Sunday 4 May
  
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  Shower or two.
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  Monday 5 May
  
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