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A visitor rides their horse through the grounds in the sunshine at Killerton, Devon
A visitor rides their horse at Killerton, Devon | © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey

Outdoor activities in Devon

Get active this winter with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in Devon.

Outdoor activities in Devon and Exmoor

Discover outdoor activities and experience fun in the fresh air this winter at a National Trust place near you in Devon and Exmoor.

A visitor rides their horse through the grounds in the sunshine at Killerton, Devon
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Horse riding at Killerton 

Horse riders can explore Killerton, Devon thanks to the miles of permissive bridleways that take in Danes Wood, Killerton Park and Ashclyst Forest.

A surfer with a board under their arm walks away from the sea on the beach
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Activity

Surfing and walking at Baggy Point 

Grab a board or your walking boots at Baggy Point and enjoy the crisp, fresh air in a rugged landscape.

Scenic trail run during the South West Outdoor Festival at Penrose, Cornwall
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Activity

Parkrun at Bolberry Down 

Find out everything you need to know about joining a Parkrun at Bolberry Down, from what to wear, to where and when to meet.

Ragged robin flower in meadow with buttercups in the background
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Activity

Outdoor activities at Parke 

Find out what outdoor activities you can enjoy on your visit to Parke. Bring your bike, go for a run or walk or enjoy an orienteering adventure.

Three mountain bikers cycling through the woods with a dog, near Webber's Post on the Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, Somerset
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Webber's Post 

Discover where to go for a run or take on a mountain bike ride at Exmoor’s highest point.

Riverside pathway in the Lorna Doone Valley, Exmoor
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Trail

Doone Valley circular walk and ride 

Visitors can discover woodlands, a medieval village and the riverside on this circular walk and ride in Lorna Doone Valley in Devon made famous by the novel of the same name.

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Walking, Horse Riding
DistanceMiles: 8 (km: 12.8)
Coastal runners near Bolberry Down, Devon
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Trail

East Soar Ranger Run 

A circular running route that dips and climbs along the rugged cliffs through wild, partially tamed landscape with views of the Atlantic ocean, sandy beaches and farm land.

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Running
DistanceMiles: 12 (km: 19.2)
The Mewstone and the coast land around Froward Point
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Trail

Coleton Fishacre Ranger Run 

Coleton Fishacre Ranger Run takes in dramatic coastal scenery, some tough terrain and interesting built cultural history. This 9km trail run follows the edge of Coleton Fishacre estate along the South West Coast Path.

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Running
DistanceMiles: 5.6 (km: 8.96)

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