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.

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. 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!

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Glasteinan Woods

Glasteinan Woodland is our best kept secret.

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Truro Leisure Centre

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.

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Cornish Athletic Performance

Based in Truro, Cornish Athletic Performance offers expert coaching and tailored training for people of all fitness levels.

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Enterprise Boats

Enterprise Boats offers scenic and relaxing boat trips between Falmouth, Trelissick, and Truro, showcasing some of Cornwall’s most beautiful waterways

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Truro’s Great Outdoors

If you want to get out and about and blow away the cob webs then why not follow one of the Wildings Walks, or you could discover a Truro Park and watch nature come back to life.

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Daubuz Moor

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.

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Enys Gardens

Enys Gardens are considered to be the oldest gardens in Cornwall.

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The Celtic Tossers – Axe Throwers

Why not try axe throwing here in Our Great Little City?…

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Wilding Wild Walks – St Clements to Malpas

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.