Dartington Hall Estate and River Dart Walk
Devon
This dog friendly walk explores the 1,200 acre Dartington Hall Estate just outside Totnes, threading together riverside meadows along the wide green Dart, ancient oak and beech woodland, hidden tors and the working farms that wrap the medieval Hall. The riverside path runs for two miles linking the Hall with the Cider Press Centre, and the wider circular extends through Aller Park, Park Copse and Queen's Marsh.
Dogs are welcome across most of the estate and there is a dedicated off-lead area at the Aller Park field where they can run freely; everywhere else they need a lead because of livestock and ground-nesting birds, and dogs are not permitted inside the formal Dartington Hall gardens. The riverside meadows are paw friendly and there are easy access points for a paddle in the Dart. Parking is at the main estate car park near the Hall and at the Cider Press Centre, both cashless via the RingGo app, and the estate has cafes and a dog friendly pub at the Hall.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 7.0 km (4.3 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- River, Woodland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Cafes, dog friendly pub, shops and toilets at the Cider Press Centre and around the Hall; cashless parking machines.
- Parking
- Estate car parks near the Hall and at the Cider Press Centre (cashless via RingGo app, free for some members).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dartington Hall Estate and River Dart Walk dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are very welcome across most of the 1,200 acre Dartington Hall Estate, earning it a solid 8 out of 10 on our dog friendly rating. The riverside meadows along the Dart are paw friendly with easy paddling spots, and there are cafes and a dog friendly pub at the Hall to round off your visit.
Can dogs be off lead at Dartington Hall Estate and River Dart Walk?
There is a dedicated off-lead area at Aller Park field where dogs can run freely. Across the rest of the estate, dogs need to be kept on a lead due to livestock and ground-nesting birds, and they are not permitted inside the formal Dartington Hall gardens at all.
What should I know before visiting Dartington Hall Estate and River Dart Walk with my dog?
It's worth knowing that leads are required throughout most of the estate, so only the Aller Park field gives dogs the chance to run free. Parking is available at the estate car parks near the Hall and at the Cider Press Centre, both of which are cashless and use the RingGo app, so it's a good idea to have that set up before you arrive.
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