Bridle Path Walk
Steep historic hill track from port to plains, with stone memorial seats and sweeping harbour views.
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About this audio guide
This guide to the Bridle Path Walk in Christchurch begins in December 1850, when the colonist Charlotte Godley reached the top of the hill and found the path had run out. It covers the hurried road gang under Donald Gollan, how the track got its name, and the settlers who crossed the hill in single file with their belongings. Best heard on the climb itself, with sturdy shoes and a pause where the slope eases.
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