Ernle Clark Reserve walk

This walk is beside the Heathcote River in Cashmere and features swans and woodlands and an interpretation panel.

Ernle Clark swans

Start Earnlea Terrace (opposite South Library, Colombo St)
Finish Barrington Street
Distance 700m
Time 20 minutes return
Dogs Dogs must be leashed
Description

Start at Earnlea Terrace (opposite South Library, Colombo Street). You can often see a pair of white swans here outside the private residence Swan Lake; affectionately known as Sam and Samantha. They can be quite aggressive so don't get too close!

Follow the formed gravel path beside the river through Ernle Clark, a beautiful woodland reserve. Halfway through the reserve you will see a turnoff for Thorrington Reserve and playground. At the Barrington Street end of the reserve you can carefully cross the busy Cashmere Road to reach Cashmere Valley Reserve and its fabulous playground.

For a longer walk, you can continue along beside the river on sealed footpaths in either direction and explore a number of small riverside reserves as part of the Heathcote River Track. 

 

10 km

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


Parking square 100x100

Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

Challenging feature


Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

Entry and exit point


Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

Point of interest


    Walking tracks


    Shared use


    Connecting tracks


    Closed


    Parking square 100x100

    Parking


    bus

    Bus stop


    Toilets

    Toilets


    water fountain marker

    Water fountains


     
    Accessible tracks


    Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

    Challenging feature


    Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

    Entry and exit point


    Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

    Point of interest



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