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Dogs allowedEasy

Old Railway Route

Stoke · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 22 msteepest 2 %

DISTANCE1.5 km

ASCENT6 m

DURATION18m

STEEPEST2 %

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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. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Old Railway Route

Old Railway Route covers 1.5 km, near Stoke in Nelson-Tasman.

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It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 6 m, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 18m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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.

Stay & walk

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

2.7 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

3.9 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Old Railway Route?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Old Railway Route, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Old Railway Route?

Old Railway Route is 1.5 km with roughly 6 m of climb and takes about 18m.

Walks nearby

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

Stoke Loop Walk

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Isel Park Walk

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Fireball Road

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