10 Places to walk your dog
If you are a dog owner living in the Upper Highway Area then this list is for you!
There are 10 awesome places to walk your dog in and around Hillcrest, Drummond Thornville and Westville. Some places require your dog to be on a leash at all times, others allow off-the-lead dog walks! Some places are FREE of charge, some have a cover fee! So no matter what you are after, there is a place on this list that will be just what you have been looking for!
HUSKY RESCUE KZN
A beautiful venue where you can either walk a rescued Husky or take your own dog for a walk! Husky Rescue KZN opens their doors to the public for walks every second Sunday at their new premises in Thornville. They also sell coffee and refreshments to help raise funds for the centre. Any donations are welcome!
Rules/Requirements: Dogs must be on leash and owners must bring a poop scoop and bag.
Address: Cotswold Farm, R624, Hopewell (Thornville) 3760
Contact Number: 078 040 8282
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GIBA GORGE MTB PARK
We could write about the trails and paint a pretty picture, but the truth is, you simply need to go experience what all the fuss is about! With over 45km of trail, you will be amazed at the variety of routes and exquisite beauty!
There is a cost of R35 per person to enter the park.
Rules/Requirements: Dogs must be on leash and owners must bring a poop scoop and bag.
Address: 110 Stockville Road, Westmead, Pinetown, 3600
Contact Number: 031 7691419
HONEY TRAILS
The trail is full of surprises as it starts in grasslands and descends into the valley and forest. It returns to the grassland with incredible views and again descends through more grasslands and forests. Always changing, always something new to see. The venue is directly off Old Main Road halfway between Pietermaritzburg and Durban at the infamous top of the Inchanga Hill opposite Monteseel.
There is a cost of R20pp which is paid to the Honesty Box or via the Zapper code on the gate
Rules/Requirements: Dogs must be on leash and owners must bring a poop scoop and bag.
Address: 906 (farm number) Old Main Road Drummond 3660
Contact Number: 084 441 1141
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FIG TREE FARMS
Fig Tree Farms is an absolute must-visit with the whole family, including the doggies. This beautiful venue is open 7 days a week. There are fantastic trails to explore, which are dog friendly.
Open from 7:30 am to 5:40pm, Fig Tree welcomes pet owners to walk their dogs on the beautiful premises.
Rules/Requirements:
Dogs must be on leash and owners must bring a poop scoop and bag to be disposed of in the red lid bins
Address: 57 Inanda Road Hillcrest
Contact Number: 076 808 1455
GILLITS PARK
Gillitts Park is great for walking dogs around the neighbourhood due to fairly low traffic volumes. All the conservancy areas are highly protected with multiple species of game and rare plants which doesn’t lend itself to too much dog walking, however, there is a great “rail trail” on the border of Gillits Park, running along the railway line from Kloof to Hillcrest, which is great for dog walkers with dogs on leads. Be sure to go in groups of 2 or more for safety! If you are headed to Gillits Park for a walk be sure to check out the Iphithi Dam – on Edward Drive
WESTVILLE DOG PARK
A lovely large area for your dog to enjoy! The dog park permits dogs to be off the leash, however, owners are encouraged to keep their dogs on the leash if they are feeling unsure of their dog’s socialness with other dogs. The dog park is in the same area as the Westville bowling green and Civic Centre. There is a boom gate at the entrance, so you can’t miss it. The area is open throughout the day, but most owners usually come together from about 4 in the afternoon.
This is a really great park for dog lovers to frequent. Loads of space and your precious pup gets to safely run free for a change!
Rules/Requirements:
Dogs are allowed off-leash if they are well socialized and owners must bring a poop scoop and bag.
Address: 1 William Leister Dr, Westville
Click here to join the Westville Dog Park Facebook Group
ST HELIER DAM
St Helier Dam is located in the Hillcrest area, at the bottom of the hill on St Helier Road. The dam has a length of 620m and is 2.05ha in extent.
The dam is managed by eThekwini Municipality and has picnic and braai facilities. There is no admission charge and leashed dogs are allowed.
There is a public parking area next to the dam and the general public is welcome to come and enjoy this small piece of paradise!
Rules/Requirements: Dogs must be on a leash and owners must bring a poop scoop and bag.
Address: St Helier Road, Hillcrest
SHONGWENI POLO CLUB
Shongweni Club is a beautiful and priceless equestrian venue that offers a tranquil setting and gorgeous grounds to walk your dog. There is also a restaurant and pub on-site. This recreational venue often hosts prestigious events throughout the year!
Rules/Requirements:
Dogs must be on a leash, horses have right of way and owners must bring poop scoop and bag.
Address: Cnr Cliffdale &, Kassier Road
Contact Number: 031 768 1251
MOREWOOD FARM
Morewood is a membership-driven activity centre on a 30-ha Farm in central Hillcrest with gorgeous trails, a restaurant and a kid’s play area. The trails run through dense forests and grassland, passing beautiful waterfalls and dams.
The restaurant verandah and outside seating area are pet friendly and water bowls are available, happily catering to pets.
These are the pricing options to consider:
Day visitors:
R50 per group Under 5 kids are free.
An annual membership:
R480 per adult
R360 pensioner / scholar
or A 3-month membership for only R200 per person.
No extra charge for dogs
Rules/Requirements: Dogs must be on leash and owners must bring poop scoop and bag.
Address: 64 Springside Road, Hillcrest Park, Hillcrest
Contact Number: 066 218 6693
KLOOF MEMORIAL PARK
Memorial Park in Kloof is a lovely area where dogs can be walked. It is run by eThekwini Parks Department and as per the by-laws dogs should be on leashes but they do consider that as long as dogs are well behaved and under the supervision of their owners; they can go off-leash.
Rules/Requirements: Dogs must be on leash and owners must bring poop scoop and bag.
Address: Buckingham Rd, Kloof, 3610
Contact Number: 031 764 3515
Tips From Our Team
- Aim for two x 15-minute or one x 30-minute walk, at least five days every week.
- Always keep your dog on a leash, unless in a designated off-leash park.
- Bring plastic poop scoop bags to clean up after your pet.
- Avoid going out in extreme cold or heat.
- Don’t forget to bring cool, fresh water for you both to drink.
- Ensure that your dog is up to date with all their vaccines
Dog Walking Necessities include:
- Dog collar with an ID tag & phone number
- Poop scoop bags
- Leash
- Harness
- A ball, rope or frisbee to play with
You can purchase all of these items from Assagay Feeds!
Address: 7 Cliffdale Rd, Assagay
Tel: 031 768 1165
Email: sales@assagayfeeds.co.za
Opening Hours: Weekdays from 7:00 – 17:00
Saturdays from 8:00 – 13:00
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