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On-leadModerate

Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way

Canterbury

0.511.522.534.0 km125 m
↑ 273 m gain↓ 154 m descenthigh 125 msteepest 48 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT273 m
DURATION1h 15m
STEEPEST48 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way

This moderate-length track follows 4.0 km as a track, in Canterbury.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 273 m overall, pitching up to 48 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 15m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way?

Dogs are welcome on Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way?

Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way is 4.0 km with roughly 273 m of climb and takes about 1h 15m.

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