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A group of visitors cycling through the Wallington estate in autumn
Cycling at Wallington, Northumberland | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Outdoor activities

Whether you're interested in running, cycling or watersports, take your pick from a range of outdoor activities at the places in our care and get ready for an adrenaline boost.

Top outdoor activities

Best places to go kayaking and canoeing 

From open seas to rivers and lakes, there are plenty of spots where you can kayak or canoe. Find the best places in our care to head out for a paddle.

Sea kayaking at Poldhu Cove, Cornwall

Cycle hire 

If you don't have your own bike, did you know that thanks to cycle hire facilities at some places, you can still explore on two wheels?

Two girls cycling at Nostell Priory and Parkland, West Yorkshire

Top running routes with a view 

Be rewarded on your next run with a view to remember. Find trails from coast to countryside, with some of the best scenery, views and wildlife to spot along the way.

Visitors participating in a Ramadan Hike at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

Information for outdoor experience providers 

Learn how our outdoor activity provider scheme prioritises the conservation needs of the land we look after while recognising the requirements of individual providers.

People in running gear with the front of Nostell Priory behind them

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    Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

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