Outer Circle Linear Park

Outer Circle Linear Park is a dog walk in Balwyn North, VIC, where the route features native and exotic plants, gum trees, and follows the route of an old railway line, offering mix of natural and historical scenery.

The walk

Underfoot it is bitumen or concrete.

Lead rules

City of Boroondara manages the route. Leash rules change along the way: some sections are lead-on, others are signed for off-lead play. The signage at each section is the authority, so treat the first visit as a scouting run and let the signs set the pace.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Balwyn North for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

There is enough dog-friendly hospitality around Balwyn North to turn the walk into an outing; the suburb guide sorts out the options. Balwyn Loop is the other local walk worth comparing.