Blue Pools

A short walk to the Blue Pool. A fairly deep spot in the river, which takes on a lovely shade of blue.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.89 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 108 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 112 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,194 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,125 ft

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Description of the walk

Start: Park in the large car park.

(S/E) Join the well-trodden path that begins at the bottom of the car park and follow it until you reach a footbridge.

(1) If the footbridge is closed, turn right to go down to the river, which you will have to carefully cross. Carry on a little further until you reach the confluence of the two rivers. You'll see a second footbridge, also closed, above Blue Pool.

(2) You can go for a swim, if you like some fresh water, and then return by the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,181 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.84 - alt. 1,132 ft - Gateway
  3. 2 : mi 0.95 - alt. 1,129 ft - Blue Pool
  4. S/E : mi 1.89 - alt. 1,181 ft - Car park

Notes

Start: Park in the large car park.

Facilities: Toilets are available at the start.
The walkways overlook the Blue Pool when open.

Find more information about any closures and warnings at the DOC website here.

Worth a visit

Swimming

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