Bells Rapids, Pilgrims Trail, Mount Mambup loop with optional falls (11-12km)

This is an interesting walk that is a little more challenging than our normal walk through Bells. It takes us along the Swan/Avon following the easy Pilgrim's Track until we just enter Walyunga National Park but from there we head uphill experiencing 2 steep rutted climbs that will guarantee to test your stamina. They will put a smile on your face. 😊 Ending out at the top of Mt. Mambup we experience stunning views of the Avon Valley. We traverse along the ridge heading south and then slowly descend into the Avon Valley again looping back to Bells Rapids. This picturesque walk has reasonable forest cover which opens up along the ridge. Plenty of birds and wild flowers in season.
If there has been rain we might also walk up the Bells Rapids Park Falls to see these waters cascade over the top which will add an extra 1km to our hike.
There are no National Park fees coming from this direction.
Afterwards lets go for a coffee and a chat.
Where: Upper carpark RHS past the toilet block. (Click on the map for the exact starting point)
Distance: 11km, elevation gain 351m. The hike should take us about 2.5 to 3 hours at a comfortable pace. Optional Falls add an extra 1Km.
Difficulty: An easy track at first but then it does involve a decent hill. Note: Please don't come if you can't do the distance & hill, you will make it difficult for all of us.
What to bring: Water, good hiking shoes, poles, hat & sunscreen. (A rain jacket or umbrella for inclement weather.)
Toilets: At the beginning/end.
Coffee: Shalom Ladies Boutique Café - I love this place, let's support it. They do a great coffee and serve homemade, yummy food. It is nice to wander through their op-shop afterwards. A short drive away @ 754 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill WA 6056. Link here: Shalom Ladies Boutique Café
AllTrails Map: You can look at the walk here: Bells Rapids, Mount Mambup loop with optional falls (12km)

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