Get Outdoors and Active in Truro
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Explore the Outdoors in Cornwall's Great Little City
With more than 80 acres of parks, gardens, woodland and green spaces, Truro is the perfect base for enjoying the outdoors in Cornwall. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk, family adventure, watersports or an active day out, there are plenty of ways to explore nature in and around the city.
Discover Truro’s green spaces, including Boscawen Park, Victoria Gardens, Coosebean Woodland, Daubuz Moor and the beautiful riverside surroundings that make Cornwall’s only city feel close to nature. Enjoy a game of tennis, join Park Yoga Truro, explore woodland trails or simply relax in one of the city’s parks and gardens.
Beyond the city centre, Truro’s central location makes it easy to explore some of Cornwall’s most spectacular landscapes. Follow scenic routes with Wildings Walks, discover the historic Tregothnan Estate, wander through Trevince Gardens and Enys Gardens, or enjoy watersports and coastal adventures at nearby Loe Beach.
For those looking for something more active, Truro offers cycling routes, fitness facilities, adventure activities and sports experiences, including Kernow Adventure Park, Truro Leisure Centre, Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre and Truro Squash & Leisure Club.
From peaceful gardens and picnic spots to coastal walks, outdoor adventures and family activities, Truro is the ideal starting point for exploring Cornwall’s great outdoors.
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Just a short walk from Truro city centre, Hendra Playing Fields is a popular green space with a children’s play area, open space for outdoor fun and one of Cornwall’s leading skateparks.
- Ciy centre location
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Located on Bodmin Road, Tremorvah Playing Fields is a welcoming community park with a children’s play area, outdoor fitness equipment, open green space and a football pitch, making it ideal for families and outdoor recreation.
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Truro Squash & Racketball Club is run by its members on a non-profit making, volunteer basis and does not employ any full-time staff.
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
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
Trevince is a family-owned country estate in the heart of Cornwall’s historic mining district. The owners welcome plant lovers, curious souls and canine companions to explore the gardens throughout the season as they evolve.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
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
Built in 2009 Hendra Skate Park is over 590 sq m. It is believed to be one of the best in the South West of England with a enviable range of jumps, pipes and steps.
- 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
Experience one of Cornwall’s most unique river journeys with Enterprise Boats’ High Tide Sailings, cruising from Falmouth along the beautiful Fal River to the heart of Truro on selected dates throughout the season.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
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
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
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
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.
- Ciy centre location
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
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
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
Getting fit, toning up, training for competition or just improving your general health?…
- Based outside the city
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the beautiful Fal River with Enterprise Boats, connecting Falmouth, Trelissick and Malpas, just outside Truro, with spectacular estuary views and a unique way to explore Cornwall.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
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
A hidden woodland on the edge of Truro, Coosebean Woodland offers peaceful riverside walks, nature trails and seasonal discoveries, making it a favourite with families, dog walkers and wildlife lovers.
- 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
St. Mawes to St. Anthony’s Head and back, making the most of the Fal River Ferry services, this is a nice 3 mile (ish) walk, taking in some breath-taking views across our south coast.
- Based outside the city
- 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
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
Discover Boscawen Park, one of Truro’s most popular outdoor attractions. Located alongside the River Truro, the park offers scenic riverside walks, open green spaces, a children’s play area, tennis courts, outdoor fitness equipment, community events and Café in the Park. Perfect for family days out, dog walks, outdoor activities and relaxing in Cornwall’s only city.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year