Activities at Lanhydrock

Cycling at Lanhydrock

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.

Summer at Lanhydrock - what to expect from your visit

The magnificent Victorian family home is now split into 3 routes for you to explore or head to the garden and wider estate, with 900 acres of parkland, ancient woodland and riverside walks.

Lanhydrock Parkland Walk

This moderate difficulty, circular walk is a great way to explore the ancient woodland and riverside paths as well as open parkland and beech avenue.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.1 miles (4.95km)

Waggy tails welcome

Hints and tips for the best ways to take your dog for a walk around the Lanhydrock countryside.

Spring in Lanhydrock's garden

The milder weather has returned to Cornwall and the garden is full of the promise of spring. The Lanhydrock garden will reopen on 1 March 2022.

Lanhydrock Great Wood & Avenue Walk

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

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

Garden explorer trail

Uncover hidden details as you explore the Lanhydrock garden.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 0.5 miles (0.8km)

Lanhydrock swimming pool walk

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

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.6 miles (2.55km)

Livestock, fishing and horse riding

Essential information on horse riding in the parkland, fishing permits and helpful dates for dog walkers on livestock movements throughout the year.

Lanhydrock Deer Wall Walk

From the modern to the medieval, this longer, more challenging walk is the best way to take in the wider Lanhydrock estate.

• Challenging
• 2 hours 25 mins
• 4.3 miles (6.9km)

Lanhydrock Respryn Ramble

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

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Lanhydrock this winter

The Lanhydrock countryside and hub are open all winter to welcome everyone. Whether you're out for adventure on the cycle trails or simply out for a stroll, here is all the information you need to plan your day out.

Lanhydrock Peter Rabbit Winter Adventure Activity Trail

Spot all kinds of nature and help Peter's friends as you make your way around the beautiful parkland. Who will you come across along the way?

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

October wildlife - Fungi

Pull on your wellies and get exploring to meet the weird and wonderful fungi that call Lanhydrock home.

Lanhydrock 10

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

Eating in the outdoors

If you prefer to eat al fresco, then choose from a selection of fresh sandwiches from the Park Cafe or bring a picnic and enjoy lunch at your own pace. Here are our tips for perfect picnicking at Lanhydrock.

Don't miss - 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.

What's on this winter

Brush off the winter blues and plan your days out around the Lanhydrock estate. Whether it's the first signs of spring on a fresh winter walk or getting active at our 50 things ranger day, there is plenty to keep you busy at Lanhydrock this season.