Hagley Figure of 8Beginner
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Urban
Loop
Totally/mostly flat
Native bushPlantation/exotic forestRiversideLakeside
Beginner
1:20 (Slow)
1:00 (Moderate)
0:40 (Fast)
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+0.1%
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Description
Christchurch is extraordinarily lucky that is visionary forefathers saw the need to put aside the wide green expanse that is Hagley Park right in the centre of town. Its an amazing resource and is different in every season.
This run is as good a 10km as you can get here and takes in all the bits, South Hagley, Botanic Gardens, North Hagley, Little North Hagley and the peaceful flow of the Avon River as it loops its way around town.
There might be no vertical of note here, but some days you feel like you could run forever around here, especially round the river and Botanical Gardens sections
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Features of interest
A great morning time/ lunchtime/ anytime exploration of everything Hagley Park has to offer. Arguably the most photographed and famous park in New Zealand
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 100%
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Access
You can start/ finish anywhere on the circuit
Best parking is at the Botanic Gardens off the Armagh bridge, but can be busy here on weekend. Lots of other options around the surrounds of Hagley, but may be metered.
1 km
5 minutes
Yes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
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Just follow your nose and the trails. There are many variants
Generally good.
Cellphone, Map.
Plenty of drinking fountains
Some trails greasy after rain. Can get pretty chilly on those cold frosty mornings.
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Post run indulgence
All over town, too many to list here
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