Walks around Knightshayes

There's over 250 acres to explore on the Knightshayes estate. We've created some walking trails to help you find some of the best routes as well as some hidden gems.

the parkland on a misty day
Knightshayes   Devon

Knightshayes veteran and champion tree walk

Discover the champion trees which grow at Knightshayes on a walk through the garden, taking in redwoods, holly, sweet chestnut, the tallest redwood in Devon and the biggest turkey oak in the UK.

Veteran and champion tree walk
a couple walking their dog in the parkland at Knightshayes
Knightshayes   Devon

Knightshayes parkland circular dog walk

This is a circular route perfect for dog walking and for exploring the historic parkland. It takes you through open fields and past some of the most special trees in the Knightshayes parkland, including the Turkey Oak, believed to be the largest in the UK.

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A family walk along a paved path into the parkland. Flanked by grass either side of them the trees are showing signs of autumn with orange and red leaves.
Knightshayes   Devon

Knightshayes circular walk

Explore Knightshayes with your dog on our 2.2m (3.5km) circular walk around the estate.

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A central grassed path runs between large Douglas Firs on a bright day
Knightshayes   Devon

The Douglas Fir Walk at Knightshayes

Hidden away at the east end of the Kitchen Garden, step though the iron gate to find a peaceful walk through one of the most important collection of Douglas Fir trees in the country.

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View of the valley at Buzzards, Devon
Knightshayes   Devon

Exploring Buzzards woodland

Why not take the chance to explore off the beaten track at this tranquil woodland in the Dart Valley? If you're lucky you might even spot an otter or two.

Discover Buzzards woodland