From Boyup Brook travel on Terry Road (S→ G) to the first of the Blackwood River crossings known as Willanarup Crossing. Continue along this route to cross Jayes Crossing over the Blackwood River, after which is a ‘T’ junction into Jayes Road (G). Turn to your left to cross Jayes Bridge. Immediately over the bridge is a picnic area with toilet and picnic table and a cairn dedicated to the site of the Old Jayes Hall, the first public building in the district and the first nonprivate meeting place for the Upper Blackwood Roads Board. Return west on Jayes Road back over the bridge and look out for Lodge Road(G) on your left. This road is a nothrough road and not an easy drive so slow and steady is the rule. Here can be seen river rocks deposited by a glacier in ancient times. This Glacial Rock-Deposit, being part of the Kirup Conglomerate exists on private property with no access for visitors but loose ones (they look like river washed rocks) can be seen in the paddocks and along the roadside close to its end at the farm gate.
The depth of this amazing dump of rocks is unknown and it is many kilometres long in a great curve reaching from Mayanup across the landscape to near Kirup on the South Western Highway. Return to Jayes Road and continue west until you reach Flax Road(G), turn left to ultimately intersect with Winnejup Road (sealed but narrow and winding – drive with care; keep a look out for farm machinery). Turn left into Winnejup Road and drive until you reach the Winnejup Bridge – Immediately over the bridge is Hamilton Road (G) to the right. Taking this will bring you to soon turn right into Wheatley Rd( G). The road is very scenic following the Blackwood River, with a section wending its way through farmland with steep hills and valleys, right angle bends and cattle pits. You may encounter cattle resting on the road but slowly creeping forward will usually encour-age them to move out of the way. Be patient.!! Do NOT blow your horn!!! Winnejup Bridge Deposit of rocks from glacial melt at least a million years ago maybe more Jayes Bridge picnic ground 3 2 1 TRAIL NO.3 The turn to Boyup Brook is well signposted at the town hall corner and again at the Recreation Centre corner. Enjoy a pleasant drive back to Boyup Brook through farm land. ROUND TRIP IS APPROXIMATELY 100KMS Some premises may be private land, so a pre-visit phone call, where indicated, is essential to be sure of the availability of each venue for viewing. Please note the picking of wildflowers and/or the removal of native plants is not permitted. LEAVE NO RUBBISH OBSERVE FIRE RESTRICTIONS AT ALL TIMES Along the way Wheatley Road becomes Tweed Road (G→ S) which meets the Bridgetown/Manjimup Road (South Western Highway). Turn right (1km) and cross the bridge into the main street of Bridgetown. Here is an opportunity to visit the Visitor Centre which has a jigsaw gallery and showcases many local products. Bridgetown is an old town with heritage buildings, cafes and shops.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICKING OF WILD FLOWERS OR REMOVAL OF NATIVE PLANTS IS NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE DO NOT SOUVENIR ROCKS.