Earnscleugh Tailings
Name |
Earnscleugh Tailings |
Location |
Alexandra |
Co-ordinates |
1314142 4983236 |
Alternative co-ordinates |
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Configuration |
Loop |
Distance |
5 km |
Status |
On-leash |
Grade |
Moderate |
Access |
From south of Clutha River, in Alexandra, turn right along Earnscleugh Road, then right into Marshall Road after ca 1.5 km; walk starts at the end of the road. |
Description |
Conserved to mark the 150th anniversary of European settlement of the Alexandra area, these tailings make a telling emblem of our impacts on the environment - and are worth exploring for that reason. |
Connecting tracks |
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Further information |
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