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Fairfield, Denby Loop Walkway/Cycleway

Taranaki

123456.6 km108 m
↑ 67 m gain↓ 40 m descenthigh 108 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE6.6 km
ASCENT67 m
DURATION1h 25m
STEEPEST7 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Pram friendlyUsually a quiet track

Herenga a Nuku records this walk as suitable for a wheelchair, mobility scooter or pushchair. National Tracks Dataset, acquired 2026-08-17. It describes the built track, not today’s conditions, so the signs on the ground still win.

About Fairfield, Denby Loop Walkway/Cycleway

This long walk follows 6.6 km, in Taranaki.

A one - one and a half hour walkway loop with a number of options for starting points provides an opportunity for walkers, runners, cyclists and mobil

Expect moderate going, with around 67 m of climb, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 25m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Fairfield, Denby Loop Walkway/Cycleway?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Fairfield, Denby Loop Walkway/Cycleway, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Fairfield, Denby Loop Walkway/Cycleway?

Fairfield, Denby Loop Walkway/Cycleway is 6.6 km with roughly 67 m of climb and takes about 1h 25m.

Walks nearby

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