HardOxford
14 km↑1014 m6.5–7 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Oxford
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Oxford, in the Canterbury region. That is 20 tracks in all, 16 with a swim spot, each with its lead rule, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated hike here is Coopers Creek Car Park to Mt Oxford. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
20 tracks0 off-lead16 swim spots3 places to stay
The complete list
All 20 dog-friendly walks near Oxford
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyOxford
1.8 km↑50 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOxford
20 km↑1105 m8–9 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
20 km↑1128 m8–9 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
20 km↑556 m6.5–7 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateOxford
4.0 km↑216 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOxford
14 km↑392 m4.5–5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOxford
8.5 km↑277 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardOxford
10 km↑766 m★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
7.4 km↑697 m4–4.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
16 km↑954 m6.5–7.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
17 km↑432 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
41 km↑1338 m14–15.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyOxford
1.0 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOxford
9.8 km↑343 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardOxford
7.4 km↑881 m4.5–5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateOxford
14 km↑359 m4.5–5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOxford
3.7 km↑255 m★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardOxford
10 km↑409 m4.5–5 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardOxford
14 km↑338 m4.5–5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Oxford
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Community holiday parks
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