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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A group of visitors experiencing a guided walk through countryside and fields

Webber's Post 

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

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

Doone Valley circular walk and ride 

A challenging walk through the picturesque Doone Valley to discover the remains of an abandoned medieval village. Experience the dramatic wide-open landscape of Exmoor as this trail loops around the moor. Keep an eye out for the Exmoor ponies who roam across the moor.

Activities
Walking, Horse Riding
DistanceMiles: 7 (km: 11.2)
Riverside pathway in the Lorna Doone Valley, Exmoor

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.

Activities
Running
DistanceMiles: 12 (km: 19.2)
Coastal runners near Bolberry Down, Devon

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.

Activities
Running
DistanceMiles: 5.6 (km: 8.96)
The Mewstone and the coast land around Froward Point

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