Activities at Lanhydrock

Discover Lanhydrock's estate

As the seasons change the estate takes on a different colour and the warm yellow, orange and reds brighten the trees. These are some of the things we like to do in Lanhydrock's woods, fields and riverside to make the most of these shortening days.

Swimming pool walk

This short circular walk is a great way to see some of the estate's best features and can be an alternative route between the house and the main car park.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 1.6 miles (2.55km)

Lanhydrock Great Wood and the Avenue walk

This gentle walk is a great introduction to the magical, mature, mixed woodland and impressive parkland of the Lanhydrock estate.

• Easy
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Signs of spring in Lanhydrock's garden

A garden for all seasons, there's something blooming at Lanhydrock at all times of the year. What plants make spring special here?

Your dog is welcome at Lanhydrock

Take your dog for a walk around the Lanhydrock estate.

Cycling at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Whatever your experience as a cyclist, there's bound to be a trail to suit at Lanhydrock. Enjoy the ride through woodland and choose from a range of flat or hillier routes.

The Victorian swimming pool

Feeling adventurous? Why not explore the parkland and try to find the Victorian swimming pool? There's lots to see on the way and you might spot some rare wildlife too.

Lanhydrock 10

You can join in with parkrun every Saturday and once a year we host Lanhydrock 10 as well.

Lanhydrock Respryn ramble

This gentle walk is a great introduction to the magical, mature, mixed woodland and impressive parkland of the Lanhydrock estate.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Rivers and carriageways walk

A simple, scenic walk from Respryn car park, taking in the fantastic scenery along the River Fowey and the old carriageway, with a variety of trees to look out for along the way.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Eating in the outdoors

If you prefer to eat al fresco, then grab a sarnie from our eateries or bring your own picnic and enjoy lunch at your own pace. Here are our tips for perfect picnicking at Lanhydrock.