Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Leith Valley Swampy Circuit
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 19
Gnarl Factor: 15
15.5km
785m
785m
707m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 19
Gnarl Factor: 15
15.5km
785m
785m
707m
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Sealed Road
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +9.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.4%
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2:45
Slow
2:00
Moderate
1:30
Fast
From the carpark head back down Fulton Rd for 50m and then turn left into Islay St. This takes you down to the Leith Valley Rd. You follow all the way up to the SH1(6km mark). Cross over SH1, be careful, and then turn immediately left up Leith Saddle Track. This is a steep windy well made single track that takes you up to the Swampy Summit. From here head south down the 4WD track away from the summit, after 600m tack a hard left switch back onto a less defined 4WD track. After 450m turn right onto Swampy Ridge Track. Stay on this for 3km until you get to a junction for Flagstaff Summit. (Option to go there). At the junction follow the Pineapple Track back down, this takes you back to your car.
Great views out across Dunedin City, Harbour and south to Mosgiel. Great native bush. 5min from Dunedin City.
There is a small number of parks or you can park along the road edge.
6 km
13 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
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Be careful, as cloud can come in quick and makes navigating Swampy to Flagstaff section challenging. Good to have the route uploaded onto your watch if there is inclement weather.
Generally good.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Drinking water available from a tap about 600m from the end.
Careful in winter or at night. Can be icy, very exposed and windy. And be careful in cloudy conditions.
Careful in winter or at night. Can be icy, very exposed and windy. And be careful in cloudy conditions.
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