Richley Reserve Pathways

Richley Reserve Pathways is a dog walk in Adamstown, NSW, expect expansive grassy flats, two duck ponds with swans, picnic areas, and children's playground, all surrounded by healthy eucalyptus forest.

The walk

Underfoot it is paved and well-maintained paths through grasslands and eucalyptus forest.

Lead rules

Newcastle City Council manages the route. This is a lead-on route: the leash stays on from the car park to the exit, with council signage the only exception if a section is ever re-signed.

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 Adamstown for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

There is enough dog-friendly hospitality around Adamstown to turn the walk into an outing; the suburb guide sorts out the options. Waratah Park Creek Path is the other local walk worth comparing.