Woodland & Countryside Walks

We’ve put together a list of our favourite local woodland and countryside walks, perfect for those looking to explore peaceful trails surrounded by nature. Most are dog-friendly, offering great opportunities for you and your four-legged friends to roam, explore, and unwind together.

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🌳 Our Top Picks:

• Cookworthy Forest – A network of quiet woodland trails, ideal for peaceful walks and picnics.

• Holsworthy Forest – Scenic woodland close to town, great for gentle strolls with the dog.

• Stowe Woods – Part of a historic estate near Kilkhampton, with waymarked trails and varied scenery.

• Melbury Plantation – Quiet and uncrowded, with a mix of open paths and denser woodland.

• Kilkhampton Common – Open countryside with far-reaching views and great off-lead potential.

• Bude Aqueduct Trail – A lovely waterside walk following the route of the old Bude Canal, rich in history and wildlife.

• Torrington Commons - Open spaces, streams and wooded areas, a lovely varied outing.