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On-leadModerate

Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk)

Otago

0.511.7 km650 m
↑ 252 m gain↓ 4 m descenthigh 650 msteepest 34 %
DISTANCE1.7 km
ASCENT252 m
DURATION45m
STEEPEST34 %
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk)

Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk) covers 1.7 km, in Otago, walked as a track.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 252 m, pitching up to 34 % at its steepest, and takes about 45m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk)?

Dogs are welcome on Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk) on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk)?

Leith Saddle Walkway (Walk) is 1.7 km with roughly 252 m of climb and takes about 45m.

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