Meet at 9.45am to start walk at 10.00am

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We will meet whatever the weather – except, perhaps, if there are tornados or thunder and lightening happening! The forest has been logged recently so it is very bare of trees now but I don’t think the dogs are fussy about that. Wear suitable clothes and sturdy shoes to cope with any wet and mud which could be around on this walk.

This walk is suitable for everyone and all dogs of reasonable fitness although it is too much for dogs which are under 10 months.  We park near the main road so dogs MUST be on leads to start with and there are occasions in the forest where they have to be on leads for a short while.  So you need to be able to control your dog.  But apart from this serious stuff, there are some wonderful dog swimming places, so bring towels for afterwards.

Families are welcome and even non-Labradors can join the group as long as they are social and under control.  We walk for about two hours and the cafe in Whitford is usually stopped at on the way home for a reviving cup of coffee.

Directions Click here for a view of the entrance
Drive to Whitford and take the Whitford/Maraetai road. Follow this road for 5/10 minutes. You will drive up a hill which has a passing lane on it. As you get to the top prepare to turn to the right. You will see the sign for the entrance to the Whitford Forest on the right and an entrance set back off the road. Park there but leave room for other cars to get into the forest. We will gather there and continue on foot.

Keep your dogs on leads until we go into the forest.
If you get lost or have any queries ring Sally 0272294803