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On-leadEasy

Woodside Glen Walk

Mosgiel · Otago · Out & back

0.50.7 km105 m
↑ 37 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 105 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE0.7 km
ASCENT37 m
DURATION12m
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & back
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~30 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 Woodside Glen Walk

Woodside Glen Walk is a track of 0.7 km, near Mosgiel in Otago.

A short walk through native forest in Woodside Glen Reserve at the foot of Maungatua, about 30 minutes from Dunedin via Outram. The track climbs briefly from the carpark then eases along to Lee Creek, with birdsong, native trees and boulders to explore.

Graded easy, it climbs about 37 m overall, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 12m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead. DOC’s own wording: “The DOC page makes no mention of dogs; GIS records dogs on a leash only.”.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Woodside Glen Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Woodside Glen Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Woodside Glen Walk?

Woodside Glen Walk is 0.7 km with roughly 37 m of climb and takes about 12m.

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