Polhill Reserve loop shared way

Starts near the Aro Street bus terminus (50 m asl) the path wends south and west up to Polhill (250 m asl). The descent, skirting the Zealandia fence line, is to George Denton Park (top of Highbury) then to Holloway Road and back to Aro Street.

A 7.2 km half-day trail that offers a balanced outing without demanding too much. Budget around 1 hour and 36 minutes.

This is a circular route that brings you back to your exact starting point — ideal for a self-contained day out without having to organise return transport. Follow the POL waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.