Rugged Hills Reserve Circuit

Starting from Ridley Circle, West Toodyay, Rugged Hills Reserve Circuit offers stunning vistas throughout the year, with particularly captivating views from northern and eastern boundaries. The landscape boasts diverse vegetation, including Jarrah, Wandoo, and Marri trees. During springtime, the reserve bursts with an abundance of wildflowers, adding to its natural appeal. The area is teeming with birdlife, and it's likely to catch a glimpse of the elusive Western Brush Wallaby and Euro. With picturesque picnic spots scattered along the trail, visitors can enjoy a peaceful outdoor meal. Due to the uneven terrain, it's advisable to wear sturdy walking shoes for a comfortable journey. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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 Ridley Circle (-31.5144967,116.3988184)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Great Eastern Highway, Burlong. Turn on to Northam Toodyay Road Link then drive for 280 m Turn right onto Northam-Toodyay Road and drive for another 21.1 km Turn right onto Toodyay Road and drive for another 3.1 km Turn left onto Harper Road and drive for another 245 m Turn right onto Julimar Road and drive for another 7.1 km Turn right onto Kane Road and drive for another 470 m Turn right onto Wilkinson Road and drive for another 2.4 km Turn right onto Ridley Circle and drive for another 530 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Ridley Circle Start (a walking track).
	The alternate route finishes here. Veer left to rejoin the main route at the 145 m waypoint. Details below. After another 145 m turn sharp right.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route that lets you cut the walk in half (roughly). To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below. After another 3.6 km continue straight.
	After another 3.2 km continue straight. After another 135 m continue straight.
	The alternate route finishes here. Continue straight to rejoin the main route at the 7.6 km waypoint. Details below. After another 490 m veer right.
	Continue another 145 m to find from the Ridley Circle at the end.

An alternate route that lets you cut the walk in half (roughly).

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 820 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rugged Hills Reserve Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	7.7 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Northam Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending northerly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h turning northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h in the afternoon then decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the far southwest, medium chance elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before turning southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the west. Slight chance of a shower in the far southwest, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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