Get Outdoors and Active in Truro
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Discover the great outdoors in and around Our Great Little City
Here in Truro we are proud of our green spaces. We boast over 80 acres of land, including native wildflower meadows, woodland spaces, natural rivers, and parks and gardens.Â
Truro’s central location and public transport links also gives you the freedom to explore further afield. Just a stone’s throw from the city is Loe Beach. Here you can hire kayaks, boats and other water sports equipment, and explore the Carrick Roads.
Walks within 10 miles of Truro
Our Great Little City sits in the heart of Cornwall which is fantastic for lovers of the outdoors – you have some of Cornwall’s most beautiful scenic spots within easy reach. Â Just a skip, hop and a jump from the centre of Truro you can reach beautiful beaches to stroll, gorgeous rolling hills to stomp and woodland to explore. Discover some of our favourites here
Cycling in and around Truro
On two wheels is one of the very best ways to explore in and around our lovely little slice of Cornwall. With easy, accessible rides suitable for the whole family as well as something a little off the beaten track for the more adventurous riders. Find some fantastic rides here.
Rainy days
Weather forecast not looking great?
Truro is not only a great place to head when the skies are blue and the sun is out, it’s also one of the most popular destinations for when it does occassionally rain!
Your Options:
Whether you want to learn to sail, hire a kayak, windsurf or hire a motor boat we can help at Loe Beach… A watersports haven!
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Ciy centre location
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Heading over to my childhood playground for todays Where’s Wilding Walking. A breath-taking 4 ½ mile double-loop wander around Carne and Nare Head, immersed in history from the Second World War going all the way back to the Bronze Ages.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Trewithen Gardens and House has been the home of the Hawkins Family since 1715.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Enterprise Boats offers scenic and relaxing boat trips between Falmouth, Trelissick, and Truro, showcasing some of Cornwall’s most beautiful waterways
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
Whether you are just looking from some reading material to escape with or you want to recap for your own wander, take a look at the links below and start exploring our Wildings Wild Walks.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Victoria Gardens is a hidden gem in Truro city centre. It is laid out on a steep south facing slope and is typical of late 19th century style of trees and shrubs interrelated with paths and flower beds.
- Ciy centre location
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Named after the popular Cornish biscuit company which once ran its factory in Truro overlooking this green area.
- Ciy centre location
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Kernow Adventure Park is Cornwall’s hidden outdoor activity centre. Located in Kessel Quarry, once a successful granite quarry, now Kessel is flooded with spring water and flanked by steep walls of granite.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Get to a healthier place at Anytime Fitness! Our friendly, professional staff are trained to help you along your fitness journey, no matter how much support you need.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Located just outside the city centre and part of Truro & Penwith College, Truro leisure centre offers fitness facilities and leisure activities to keep you active and fit.
- Based outside the city
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Park Yoga on Sunday mornings throughout summer
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
Enys Gardens are considered to be the oldest gardens in Cornwall.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Start Point: Trelissick Garden – National Trust
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Join Bert Biscoe on one of his popular walking tours and find out more about Our Great Little City.
- Ciy centre location
- Located outdoors
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Penrose Water Gardens was established 45 years ago within a woodland valley on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
In 2018 Boscawen Park saw the Tennis courts transformed with help from a Lawn Tennis Association grant.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
High Tide Sailings are expected to return in Spring 2026
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
The north coast of Cornwall, St. Agnes Head to Perranporth along the South West Coast Path for roughly 6.5 miles, visiting many lovely coves along the way.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
Porthcurno to Pedn Vounder to Porthgwarra, this 4 mile ‘there and back’ walk explores some of Cornwall’s most south-westerly coves and headlands and is steeped with heritage and history along the way.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Take a look at the unique experiences available with the Tregothnan Estate, including Tea Tasting, River Garden Tea Tour, and Tea School Masterclass
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
The enchanted trail is a beautiful hidden treasure on the edge of our great little city, popular with families and dog walkers alike.
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Boscawen Park is located alongside the Truro river.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Offering a haven to wildlife within minutes of the city centre, the land known as Daubuz Moors was given to the citizens of Truro in 1977 by the Reverend CRS Enys of the Enys Estate to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and the Centenary of the City of Truro.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Based in Truro, Cornish Athletic Performance offers expert coaching and tailored training for people of all fitness levels.
- Based outside the city
- Open all year