Local Outdoor Activities

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Discover the great outdoors in and around Our Great Little City

Whilst we may be a small city, we boast an abundance of outdoor space. Did you know that we have over 80 acres of land? This includes native wildflower meadows, woodland spaces, natural rivers, and parks and gardens.

Our outdoor spaces are a great place for all the family. Explore our woodland areas by foot or by bike and look out for various wildlife.

For sports, Boscawen Park is the place to be, with tennis courts, and football and cricket pitches available to hire all year round. There is also a natural play area for children.

Down at Hendra, we have one of the best skate parks in the South West, with an enviable range of jumps, pipes and steps.

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!

Great Outdoor Options:

High Tide Sailings are expected to return in Spring 2026
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.
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!
Enterprise Boats offers scenic and relaxing boat trips between Falmouth, Trelissick, and Truro, showcasing some of Cornwall’s most beautiful waterways
Based in Truro, Cornish Athletic Performance offers expert coaching and tailored training for people of all fitness levels.
A mammoth but magnificent 7 ½ mile hike along the exhilarating cliff-top pathways from Godrevy to Portreath.
Situated just behind Victoria Gardens is Hendra play area for children to play and enjoy the outdoors.
Penrose Water Gardens was established 45 years ago within a woodland valley on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall.
Trewithen Gardens and House has been the home of the Hawkins Family since 1715.
Truro to St. Clement to Malpas circular walk, taking in Truro’s spectacular river, our secret hamlet of St. Clement and snaking along the Tresillian River.
Join Bert Biscoe on one of his popular walking tours and find out more about Our Great Little City.