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On-leadEasy

Catchpool Loop

Wellington

0.50.7 km128 m
↑ 52 m gain↓ 16 m descenthigh 128 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE0.7 km
ASCENT52 m
DURATION13m
STEEPEST24 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0.

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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 Catchpool Loop

In Wellington, Catchpool Loop runs 0.7 km as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 52 m, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 13m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Catchpool Loop?

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

How long is Catchpool Loop?

Catchpool Loop is 0.7 km with roughly 52 m of climb and takes about 13m.

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