cycling in Hutt Valley, Hill Road Normandale route

HILL RD/NORMANDALE
LOWER HUTT

We usually take off from the base of Hill Rd (just off SH 2 near the Belmont Hills turnoff). It's quite a pull up the first part of Hill Rd but then becomes easier. At 2.2kms take the left turnoff into Sweetacres Dr, which is fairly steep for about 1.3km to the narrow road at the top. From there breeze down Normandale Rd for 4km enjoying the views (above) over the Hutt Valley to SH2 where you need to be sharp to pick up a bike track leaving the road just before the bridge at the bottom - or you'll end up in Lower Hutt. Follow the shared pedestrian/ bikepath along SH2 back to the starting point or brave the motorway. Only 10km but plenty of hillwork.

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