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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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.
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.
Trewithen Gardens and House has been the home of the Hawkins Family since 1715.
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.
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.
In 2018 Boscawen Park saw the Tennis courts transformed with help from a Lawn Tennis Association grant.
Enys Gardens are considered to be the oldest gardens in Cornwall. Robert de Enys lived there during the reign of Edward I. In the 1709 edition of Camden’s Magna Britannia Enys was noted for its fine gardens.
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.
Getting fit, toning up, training for competition or just improving your general health?…
Departing Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier at 16:00 on selected dates, the boat will cruise up the Carrick Roads all the way up the river to the city of Truro.
Enterprise Boats offers scenic and relaxing boat trips between Falmouth, Trelissick, and Truro, showcasing some of Cornwall’s most beautiful waterways