Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Bannock Burn

Cromwell, Otago

Submitted by Kieran Philip

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Beginner - Intermediate

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Grunt Factor: 26

Gnarl Factor: 7

31.6km

Length of run

785m

Total Ascent

785m

Total Descent

622m

Highest point

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Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Very hilly

Riverside

Open farmlands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

25%

30%

45%

Sealed Road

Gravel Road

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +7.2%

Average Downhill Gradient: -6.2%

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Estimated Times to Run

4:00

Slow

3:00

Moderate

2:30

Fast

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Guide

Head off from the bridge and over to Bannockburn Inlet. Head right on Patterson Rd and follow until you reach a farm track on the right hand side. Follow this and stick with it all the way along Bannockburn Creek (Bannock Burn). Once at the top of this track you will reach a gravel road (Hawksburn Rd) which you take a right and follow it and then Bannockburn Rd all the way back to the car, a nice long downhill.

Lots of good views, nice Central Otago countryside - a lot of the time seems a lot more remote than it actually is.

Transport and parking:

Some parking off the side of the road, nice public area to leave your car.

Distance from Cromwell:

6 km

Driving time from Cromwell:

7 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Yes
Name: Alistair Hamilton - Cairnmuir Station
Telephone: 0274791858

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map.

Availability of Water:

Can fill up from Bannockburn Creek when you cross it, but I would treat it before drinking to be sure it wasn't going to cause you issues (I have had it untreated and not had problems though).

Seasonality Issues:

Can get quite exposed up on top, so windproof and waterproof would be required in nasty conditions.

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