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Walking & Hiking
Located by a stunning waterfront and harbour, Plymouth is the perfect place to explore on foot.
Whether you are looking for a city walk, a country stroll, a tranquil coastal walk or fancy going a little further afield to some of the quaint villages and towns that surround Plymouth, there is something to offer the whole family, regardless of age or ability.
The coastal path into Cornwall or the South Hams, sees stunning beaches and natural landscapes that look back onto Plymouth’s harbour for a wonderful view of the city.
The nearby Dartmoor National Park offers miles of break-taking treks. Why not make your hike interesting by following the tors guide, reservoirs and places for letter-boxing and geo-caching. You can spend hours having fun.
Download one of our walking trails below to make your hike a little more interesting:
Devonport Heritage Trail - Mountwise
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
Blagdon's Meadow
1 hour Scenic and Naval Harbour Cruise
Laira Heritage Trail
Dartmoor Views - Walk
Number of results:
Number of results: 17
Dartmoor Views - Walk
Type
Type:
Walking
Lustleigh
Distance: 6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Lustleigh
This exploration...
Plotting Plymouth's Past with Boundary Stones
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Type:
Walking Route
Boundary stones, milestones and other markers add great interest to the local heritage...
Laira Heritage Trail
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Type:
Walking Route
Stroll along the Plym Estuary and find out more about the interesting history of the...
St Aubyn's Church (Devonport Library)
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Type:
Walking Route
St Aubyn’s Church (Devonport Library) was built in 1768 and is now the home of...
Saltash Passage History Detective
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Type:
Walking Route
Saltash Passage is situated on the Plymouth side of the River Tamar in St Budeaux,...
Devonport Park
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Type:
Walking Route
Plymouth
Plymouth's oldest formal park has recently undergone a massive restoration, including...
Blagdon's Meadow
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Type:
Walking Route
Plymouth
Situated just off Embankment Road this grassland is a designated County Wildlife Site....
Devonport Heritage Trail
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Type:
Walking Route
Plymouth
Visit Devonport, formally known as Plymouth Dock and originally one of the "Three...
Plymouth's Historical Plaques
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Type:
Walking Route
Spend hours, or even days, seeking out the many plaques we have situated all over the...
The Royal William Yard Wonder Walks
Type
Type:
Walking Tour
Plymouth
We pass something every time we visit and then one day we ask ourselves I Wonder what...
1 hour Scenic and Naval Harbour Cruise
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
On departing the Mayflower Steps, your skipper will provide an informative commentary, as...
History Revealed - Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Plymouth
Distance: 8 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Shaugh Prior, near...
Tamar Trails
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Tavistock
Explore the network of trails on bike or foot, try some outdoor activities or relax,...
Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway
Type
Type:
Walking Route
This section of the South West Coast Path takes us through parts of the largest city on...
A Southern Railway Dartmoor Walk
Type
Type:
Walking
Okehampton
Distance: 7 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Start/End point: Sampford...
Curious About Plymouth?
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Plymouth
Have fun discovering Plymouth with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional...
Select South West Tours
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Type:
Guided Tour
Providing luxury guided day tours around Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Experience the...
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