Originally a railway town, Chidlow is now better known as a haven of natural bushland and for its main attraction, Lake Leschenaultia. The Lake was constructed to provide water for steam trains, but is now enjoyed as a picnic, recreation and relaxation spot for day-trippers from Perth and locals alike.

Chidlow is also popular with bush walkers exploring the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail - which retraces the 70 kilometres of the old Eastern Railway which ran from Fremantle to York more than a century ago.

This trail, which skirts the northern boundary of SomerVille land, has become one of the major recreational facilities in the Mundaring Shire, and is suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding; It features the attractive scenery and flora and fauna of the Darling Range.

Owing to low density development and large areas of bushland there are many opportunities to view flora and fauna in their natural state.

 SomerVille Location in Chidlow

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