Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Caped Campbell Crusade

Seddon, Marlborough

Submitted by Tony Sharpe

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Beginner - Intermediate

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Grunt Factor: 21

Gnarl Factor: 66

6.9km

Length of run

200m

Total Ascent

200m

Total Descent

100m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Back country - remote

Point to Point (one way)

Undulating, small hills only

Beach

Coastal

Lakeside

Open farmlands

Run Makeup

40%

30%

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Untracked / Route only

Average Uphill Gradient: +3.2%

Average Downhill Gradient: -2.9%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

1:20

Slow

1:00

Moderate

0:40

Fast

GPX File

Topo Map

3D Satellite

Guide

There's two ways to get out near the historic Cape Campbell lighthouse. The GPX file takes you on the low tide route which sticks to the beach all the way out and back, and is best attempted at low tide. A more adventurous alternative to make this a nice loop is to take the marked trail over the coastal hills, which affords you some wonderful views of Cook Strait, Lake Grassmere, the North and South Islands and Mt Tapuae-o Uenuku in the Kaikoura inland mountains. This trail is well signposted and marked, initially up the 4WD farm track near the camp and then follows various ridgelines and fencelines out to near the lighthouse.

Historic lighthouse, Lake Grassmere saltworks

Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking roadside at the campground

Distance from Seddon:

20 km

Driving time from Seddon:

19 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Please stick to the marked trail across the farm

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.

Availability of Water:

Fill up at the camp unless you like salt water

Seasonality Issues:

Check for lambing season closures on DOC website

Hazards:

Avoid the beach section at High Tide

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