parkrun - The Beaches

This is a 2 lap course starting at Bar beach (Cooks Hill surf club) heading towards Merewether and back again.The course is run entirely on sand on the foreshore. Being located on the foreshore the course is subject to normal beach hazards. Although infrequent, these hazards may include: submerged rocks, bluebottles, large unexpected waves, flash rips, sand gutters, hazardous surf conditions and shallow water crossings. Beach safety advice can be found at www.beachsafe.org.au including specific information about Bar, Dixon and Merewether Beaches.Unfortunately this course isn’t dog or pram friendly. Facilities Course start is outside Cooks Hill surf club where toilets, food etc. are available. Getting There Location of startThe run starts at Bar beach (Cooks Hill surf club). Getting there by public transport310 Bus to Darby St near Bar Beach Ave and walk the remaining 450m to Bar Beach. Getting there on footFrom Darby St, follow Bar Beach avenue and cross memorial drive to Bar Beach. Getting there by roadFrom Newcastle follow Darby St, towards Cooks Hill and the Junction turn left onto Parkway Ave, cross over Memorial drive to bar beach car park. Post Run Coffee Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in Cooks Hill surf Club - please come and join us!