About Armadale Settlers Common
Armadale Settlers Common is a 383-hectare conservation reserve in Bedfordale on the Darling Scarp, within the City of Armadale, Western Australia. The bushland protects jarrah, marri and wandoo woodland with granite outcrops, seasonal wildflowers and native fauna. Established as a settlers' common and former water catchment, it now offers a network of walking and bridle trails for nature-based recreation close to Perth.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect extensive natural bushland on the Darling Scarp with jarrah-marri forest, granite outcrops, seasonal creeks and historic dam sites. A network of marked walking, hiking and bridle trails of varying lengths traverses the reserve, with interpretive signage, car parks at Carradine Road and Settlers Road entries, and opportunities for wildflower viewing, birdwatching and nature photography in a quiet, semi-rural setting southeast of Armadale.
Key highlights
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383-hectare bushland reserve on the Darling Scarp protecting jarrah, marri and wandoo woodland
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Network of marked walking and bridle trails including Armadale Settlers Common Trail
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Spectacular spring wildflower displays from August to November
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Granite outcrops, seasonal streams and historic water catchment dams
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