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Glen Forrest to Midland map Hills Ride 1: Midland / Mundaring Weir Loop

Section 4 - Glen Forrest to Midland

Return down Hardey Road and then turn right into Glen Forrest Drive where you rejoin PBN SE4.

Glen Forrest shops
Section four starts at the Glen Forrest shopping centre.

Continue along Glen Forrest Drive past the primary school and right into Ryecroft Road.

At the end of Ryecroft Road, turn right into Leithdale Road with its steep descent and right again into Glen Road. This will take you past Darlington Primary School, an art gallery and coffee shop, north over the railway reserve and then immediately left into Darlington Road.

Continue heading west past Darlington Park and the nearby tennis club before turning left into Coulston Road. Follow this until you reach a roundabout where you go straight through and onto a concrete shared path running along Marriott Road.

Darlington Art Gallery
Darlington Art Gallery

At the junction with Scott Street, the shared path runs southwards past the Helena Valley Recreation Ground. Turn right at the roundabout onto Clayton Road and begin to retrace your steps back into Midland.

Midland Rail Yards
The old Midland rail yards have been restored.

Follow Clayton Road as it becomes Katharine Street. Continue heading west on the shared path that runs along the side of Katharine Street. At the end of the path, turn left into Clayton Street and follow this under Roe Highway. Immediately after the underpass, turn right into Robinson Road, over the railway line and then left into Elgee Road which has sealed shoulders.

Follow Elgee Road to the end making a left turn into Lloyd Street and an immediate right into Railway Parade. On your left over the far side of the railway line, you will see a long red building. This is the main building of the restored old Midland rail yards and includes a rail museum that is open to the public on selected weekends. Conclude your journey back at the Midland Railway Station.

Remember Cycling Courtesy:
Travel in single file on shared paths unless overtaking.

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