Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Campbells to Browns Bay
Submitted by Geoff Neal
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 14
Gnarl Factor: 53
10.0km
220m
220m
48m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Geoff Neal
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 14
Gnarl Factor: 53
10.0km
220m
220m
48m
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Urban fringe
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Beach
Coastal
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +4.1%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.0%
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1:40
Slow
1:20
Moderate
1:00
Fast
Stunning city run! North Shore coastline doesn't get much better. This particular section is excellent as you can get a 10km return run in and barely have to run on any roads. You also cross the two "gauntlet" causeways which are amazing at higher tides.
The path follows the coastline except for a small bit you have to go on the road, and need to look for the steps path down to Brown's Bay. At low tide you can return all the way along the beach and avoid the clifftop parts if desired. The rocks can be slippery and sharp though.
DOG OWNERS PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are only permitted early morning and evening - check actual times with the Council if in doubt.
The two "Gauntlet" causeways near the start/finish at Campbell's Bay. I love this around 2hrs before or after high tide and having to time the waves as they crash over.
Lots of carparks. Never had a problem. Very safe area.
8 km
16 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
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The path follows the coastline except for a small bit you have to go on the road, and need to look for the steps path down to Brown's Bay. At low tide you can return all the way along the beach and avoid the clifftop parts if desired. The rocks can be slippery and sharp though.
Perfect throughout.
Windproof jacket, Cellphone.
Water available at all the beach parks along the way but it can get very hot in summer so I suggest you run with some.
Very hot on a sunny summers day.
If you take the beach path at low tide at either end of Rothesay Bay then the rocks can be slippery and sharp. You also shouldn't run/walk too close to the cliffs as someone has died from rockfall in the area.
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I did this as part of a coastal challenge. Thoroughly awesome fun to be had.
January 31, 2020
Also on of my regular runs, and if you need a nice long run, continue towards Torbay from Brownsbay, then go through Torbay village towards Long Bay to complete the Long Bay run as well
August 12, 2019
Great run, options for the coastal trails on the beach/rocks (at low-ish tide) or the tracks above.
December 2, 2018
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