Discover more at Buckland Abbey
Find out when Buckland Abbey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
There's lots of space for dogs to stretch their legs around the grounds at Buckland Abbey, with miles of paths to explore through three circular woodland walks and lots of countryside, and after a long walk dogs are welcome to relax in the Ox Yard Café. Find out more about visiting Buckland Abbey with your dog below.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Buckland Abbey is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are able to stretch their legs in the car park and estate walks, as well as some areas of the garden. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
There are acres of countryside to explore at Buckland Abbey and lots of dog-friendly walks. The popular Red woodland walk is a great place to start; for a shorter walk, the Yellow route is ideal.
The Blue route is a good option for those looking to stretch their legs with a longer and more challenging walk.
Dogs are welcome in the Ox Yard Café, shop and visitor facilities. They can be taken into the Abbey garden and Cider House garden on a short lead. Unfortunately they cannot access the kitchen garden.
Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the Abbey.
Dogs can drink clean water from bowls outside the toilet blocks, visitor welcome, café and car park.
There are dog waste bins by the start of the estate walks, near the cart pond.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade on the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog get even more out of the special places we care for.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Buckland Abbey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Rest and refuel after enjoying a walk with your dog. Here's a selection of the best walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Discover Buckland's ancient woodland on one of three colour coded walking routes. With abundant wildlife and far reaching views, it's a peaceful and fascinating place to enjoy a stroll.
From beautiful blooms to bountiful harvests, the gardens at Buckland Abbey are full of colour and seasonal interest. Soak up the history of this special place as you admire the planting, or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you sit a while on one of the benches.
Take a break at the Ox Yard Café, which serves tea, coffee, light lunches and sweet treats, before finding a special gift or souvenir in the National Trust shop, art galleries and second-hand bookshop.
There are plenty of dog-friendly spots to keep tails wagging in Devon. Your dog can enjoy splashing with all four paws in the sea or sniffing out treasure on a woodland walk.