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Dog-friendly walks near Lyttelton

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Lyttelton, in the Canterbury region. That is 18 tracks in all, 4 with water on the route, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.

The highest-rated walk here is Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird, and the longest is Mount Vernon from Bride Path Road at 19.0 km. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.

18 tracks0 where they can run4 with water on the route5 places to stay
The complete list

All 18 dog-friendly walks near Lyttelton

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

ModerateLyttelton
7.1 km↑263 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLyttelton
8.0 km↑86 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLyttelton
5.1 km↑469 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLyttelton
2.6 km↑214 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLyttelton
1.6 km↑95 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLyttelton
5.8 km↑341 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLyttelton
5.5 km↑431 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLyttelton
1.4 km↑244 m41 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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