Bull-A-Varde

About the trail

Bull-A-Varde is a short single downhill track connecting Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres. The track crosses a saddle between two hills. 

The western end starts with a set of climbing switchbacks. After traversing a sharp ridge, you’ll roll up and down sharply and sweep down to meet Sweetacres near another saddle point. At the midway point, you can choose to ride down the more advanced Bull Run towards Hill Road.

This trail is primarily for mountain bikers. Walkers are allowed but must give way to downhill mountain bike users.

Getting there

Access the trail from the eastern end of Old Coach Road. There are several routes you can take to get there:

• Start from the Hill Road entrance to Belmont Regional Park. Ride up the metal farm track (past the farm house) until you find Old Coach Road on your left. Follow the signpost pointing to the Stratton Street mountain bike tracks and Old Coach Road.
• Start from the Stratton Street entrance to the park. Ride through the farm gate, past the woolshed and on to 4 Degrees which will take you all the way up to Old Coach Road
• Start from the end of Normandale Road. Turn left at the intersection of Normandale Road and Sweetacres Drive and continue until you meet Old Coach Road.

Regular bus and train services are available. For timetables visit Metlink .

Know before you go

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.