Mount Lyford Village Loop

Waiau · Canterbury · Loop

↑ 181 m gain↓ 176 m descenthigh 681 msteepest 22 %

DISTANCE3.5 km

ASCENT181 m

DURATION1–1.5 hr

STEEPEST22 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 3.7 · 11

DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~145 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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.

Forest shade

Near Waiau in Canterbury, Mount Lyford Village Loop runs 3.5 km as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 181 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 11 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Mount Lyford Village Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Mount Lyford Village Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mount Lyford Village Loop?

Mount Lyford Village Loop is 3.5 km with roughly 181 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.