Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Canterbury > Christchurch > Cashmere Riverside Walk
Cashmere Riverside Walk
- Location
- Starting at the car parks opposite Princess Margaret Hospital.
- Description
Cross the footbridge to Ashgrove Terrace, or walk up to Smarts Bridge (1933), and cross to Ashgrove Terrace.
From here you can explore Ashgrove Reserve, a lovely park containing a tall remnant of native bush complete with natural springs, as well as an open lawn area with seats. A tranquil spot for a rest.
Follow Ashgrove Terrace downstream, a quiet, tree-lined street, either on the grassy riverbank or the footpath on the other side of the road. Passing the back entrances to Cashmere View Hospital and Cashmere High School, there are several footbridges if you wish to cross the river, otherwise follow Ashgrove Terrace as far as Colombo Street.
On the corner here is the Malthouse, now a children’s theatre. Cross the bridge at Colombo Street and turn right onto Ernlea Terrace, at the end of which is Ernle Clark Reserve.
A wide gravel path goes underneath tall native bush forest to the footbridge, and a side-track leads to Thorrington Road and a children’s playground. The main path continues through woodland to the pedestrian island across Barrington Street.
The rest of the route follows good paths through the wide grassy reserve area beside the river. There are lovely old trees along this section of the river as well as the occasional picnic table and seat. Note the zebra crossing and pedestrian island leading to the children’s playground and toilets on the other side of Cashmere Road.
- Distance
- 4.0 km
- Duration
- 1.1 hours
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Historical
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Toilets
- Source
- www.ccc.govt.nz
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