Last Updated: 5th Mar 2024

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Westmorland Wetland Time Trial

Christchurch, Canterbury

Submitted by Sharon Sharpe

Last Updated: 5th Mar 2024

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Grunt Factor: 2

Gnarl Factor: 9

1.7km

10m

  

  

  

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Totally/mostly flat

Dog Friendly

Open farmlands

Open tussock/grasslands

Run Makeup

100%

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +0.3%

Average Downhill Gradient: -0.3%

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Estimated Times to Run

0:15

Slow

0:10

Moderate

0:05

Fast

This is a super easy trail, perfect for beginners just starting trail running, or those wanting to pit themselves against a time-trail with multiple laps. Great for running with a buggy and having the kids on bikes, very family friendly. On a clear day, the views and reflections on the waters are just stunning.

This is part of the Cashmere Stream Restoration Project, and it's bringing wetland bird life back.

Designated car parking on Sparks Road by the pump station. The Quarryman's Cycle Trail goes past here.

7 km

15 minutes

Yes

No

Easy.

Perfect throughout.

Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, First aid kit, Cellphone.

Take own water.

Very open and exposed so take warm clothes on the cold days.

The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
Halswell
http://www.theoldvicarage.co.nz
Good food and beer, in an old historic house.

Protocol
Cashmere
http://www.protocoloncolombo.co.nz
Many trail runners always meet here.

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Christian Couper

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Trail Reviews

Flat, gravel, easy running trail. Good views. Suitable for any footwear.

Garry Walker

February 25, 2022

Lovely little circuit, which 'featured' a Steeplechase like water hazard in the bottom right corner after a night and day of heavy rain. The rest of the track was well drained and dry. I ran it in trail shoes, but road shoes would be completely appropriate. It would make a great flat tempo circuit.

Scott Ferguson

August 4, 2021

Looks awesome after rain!

Tony Sharpe

June 1, 2021

Short and flat - perfect for recovery! A nice little loop with views of surrounding hills.

Stefanie Parks

May 25, 2021

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