Last updated November 2026
Inglewood’s Windsor Walkway, now called the Kurapete Windsor Walkway by New Plymouth District Council, is a loop path around the south-eastern side of the town that locals use for walking, running and cycling. The council describes it as a 4.5 km loop and, after a $1.3 million upgrade, an all-weather path separated from the road.
The Herenga ā Nuku track listing starts it at Caffe Windsor on the corner of Matai Street and Kelly Street East, grades it Medium and allows about 30 minutes by bike. The listing also calls it dog friendly and describes it as a path for people with pushchairs. The council reported the upgrade finished in time for summer.
Practical Information
- Start
- Caffe Windsor, corner of Matai Street and Kelly Street East, Inglewood (Herenga ā Nuku)
- Length
- 4.5 km loop (New Plymouth District Council)
- Riding time
- About 30 minutes (walking about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Grade
- Medium (Herenga ā Nuku)
- Surface
- All-weather path, separated from the road; 3.7 km concreted in the upgrade
- Dogs
- Dog friendly
- Maps
- Pick one up at Caffe Windsor (Herenga ā Nuku)
- Managed by
- New Plymouth District Council
- Status
- Check New Plymouth District Council’s website for current closures before you ride
About Windsor Walkway
Work on the walkway started in 2010, a second stage followed in 2011, and the Taranaki Electricity Trust and the council paid for it jointly. It soon became a favourite with Inglewood locals and, according to the track listing, draws people from across Taranaki and beyond.
Until recently much of the loop was loose metal or grass berm. In early 2024 the council began concreting 3.7 km of the 4.5 km loop to turn it into an all-weather path separated from the road.
Councillor Marie Pearce described the aim as letting more people explore the area, whether walking the dog, pushing a stroller or riding a mobility scooter.
The upgrade also brought in elements of cultural expression, made in partnership with Pukerangiora Hapū. By October 2024 the council reported the work complete and the path being used by walkers, runners and cyclists.
The Route
The Herenga ā Nuku listing describes the loop clockwise from Caffe Windsor: follow the main road, turn right onto Dudley Road Upper, right again onto Windsor Road (which becomes Miro Street), then right once more to return to Kelly Street East.
The council describes the upgraded path as separated from the road. You can pick up a map at Caffe Windsor.
From locals
Are there any steep bits on the Windsor Walkway loop, or is it fairly flat all the way?
No answers yet. If you know, a local would love to hear it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Windsor Walkway?
New Plymouth District Council describes it as a 4.5 km loop.
Where does it start?
The track listing starts it at Caffe Windsor, on the corner of Matai Street and Kelly Street East in Inglewood.
How long does it take by bike?
About 30 minutes, according to the track listing.
Is it sealed?
The council concreted 3.7 km of the loop in its upgrade, making it an all-weather path separated from the road.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, the listing describes it as dog friendly.
Which way should I ride it?
The listing describes it clockwise, via Dudley Road Upper and Windsor Road (which becomes Miro Street).
Who paid for it?
The Taranaki Electricity Trust and New Plymouth District Council funded the original walkway, and the council paid for the $1.3 million upgrade.
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Related links 2
- NPDC news: Kurapete Windsor Walkway proving a hit: the council’s report on the finished upgrade.
- Herenga ā Nuku: Windsor Walkway: start point, route, grade and times. Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, Outdoor Access Commission, from LINZ and DOC data (CC BY 4.0).