Activities at Greenway

Walks in the English Riviera

This year we created a new walking programme around the English Riviera, to provide opportunities for fresh air and the chance to relax in the outdoors, but we've sadly taken the decision to close our parks and gardens, in addition to our houses, shops and cafés, to help restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Travelling to Greenway

There are so many different ways to travel to Greenway. Driving is just one option: it's important to note that parking spaces must be pre-booked online or by calling 01803 842382. If you fancy taking the road less travelled and making a day of it, you could canoe or kayak to us, hop aboard the ferry and step on board the steam train. Please check with the travel providers to see which services are running when you plan to visit.

Greenway's spring walk

Greenway garden is at it's very best in spring, filled with flowering camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and bulbs. This walk takes in some of the best places in the garden to see the spring flowers.

• Moderate
• 45 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Celebrating 125 years

2020 is the 125th anniversary of the National Trust. To celebrate, the properties in the English Riviera will be raising £125,000 in a year long fundraising campaign for special projects at each place. Find out more and how you can be a 125 fundraiser.

Greenway garden in winter

Winter weekends are a great time to explore Greenway garden; there are woodland walks and river views to enjoy during November and December weekends.

Galmpton to Greenway walk via Coombe Lane

A moderate 2.5 mile walk from Galmpton via Coombe Lane is perfect for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 20 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Greenway Boathouse walk

Greenway garden drifts down the hillside to the edge of the River Dart, and this circular walking route takes you along the riverside. With stop-offs at viewpoints, the Boathouse and the Battery, it's a moderate walk with lots of opportunities for relaxation.

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Bring your dog

Dogs on short leads are very welcome in the grounds at Greenway; there are water bowls and tethering rings available in the courtyard, and dog treats waiting to be given out in Visitor Reception.

Greenway garden winter ramble

A one mile walk around Greenway garden is a great way to discover the winter highlights and the best viewpoints over the River Dart.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Greenway garden ramble

A one mile walk around Greenway garden is a great way to discover the Top Garden and the breathtaking views over the River Dart you can enjoy from there.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Galmpton to Greenway walk via Hook Bottom Lane

This walk from Galmpton to Greenway follows a permissive bridleway along quiet country lanes and through woodland, and is good for walkers, horse riders and cyclists alike.

• Moderate
• 50 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Galmpton to Greenway walk via Mill Lane

The walk to Greenway from Galmpton via Mill Lane takes in great views over the River Dart, and even goes along a beach foreshore. When the tide is in you may need to take off your socks and shoes to wade through the river for a short while, but when the tide is out it's a more straightforward walk.

• Moderate
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)