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Dogs allowedEasy

Ridgeway Hills

Stoke · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.3 km107 m
↑ 42 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 107 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION19m
STEEPEST21 %

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 Ridgeway Hills

Ridgeway Hills covers 1.3 km, near Stoke in Nelson-Tasman.

Walk Nelson - Walk 48

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 42 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 19m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

Stay nearby

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Ridgeway Hills?

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

How long is Ridgeway Hills?

Ridgeway Hills is 1.3 km with roughly 42 m of climb and takes about 19m.

Walks nearby

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

EasyStoke
0.4 km↑15 m6m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
1.4 km↑7 mabout 20 min★5.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyStoke
0.7 km↑9 m9m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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EasyHira
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNelson
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHira
1.2 km↑0 m14m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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