Trelissick Estate and Roundwood Quay Walk
Cornwall
Trelissick is a 300-acre National Trust estate on a headland above the River Fal, where the river widens into the Carrick Roads, and dogs are welcome throughout on a lead, since the parkland is grazed at times. This 7.6km figure-of-eight walk threads through the estate's parkland and woods on both sides of the house, following the creeks of the Fal. The south woodland walk looks down on the King Harry Ferry, one of the few chain ferries still working in England, while the north woodland walk crosses a timber bridge and runs along an oak-fringed creek to Roundwood Quay, an eighteenth century quay beside the ramparts of an Iron Age promontory fort. Paths are footpaths and gravel tracks through the trees, graded easy to moderate, with no stiles and about 150 metres of climbing, including a short, steep pull back up at the end.
This is a dog friendly walk with plenty of shade under the trees and a lot of river smells, though it is a lead walk rather than a free run. Dogs are asked to be on leads in the parkland and woods, and the route rarely meets livestock. Dogs are not allowed in the formal garden or the house, but they are welcome in the outdoor seating area of the cafe, which is open to visitors without buying a garden ticket. There are dog bins at the start and halfway round. Parking is in the National Trust car park.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 7.6 km (4.7 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hr 20 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, River, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- National Trust cafe at Trelissick (dogs welcome in outdoor seating); toilets near the car park; BBQ area at Roundwood Quay.
- Parking
- Trelissick car park, National Trust, pay and display, free for NT members.
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Is Trelissick Estate and Roundwood Quay Walk dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome throughout the estate's parkland and woods on this 7.6km walk, and the outdoor seating area of the National Trust cafe is open to dogs too — handy for a rest at the end. It scores 7 out of 10 on our dog-friendly rating, with plenty of shade, creekside smells and interesting terrain to keep a dog happy. Just bear in mind that dogs are not permitted in the formal garden or inside the house.
Can dogs be off lead at Trelissick Estate and Roundwood Quay Walk?
Dogs need to be kept on a lead throughout the walk, as the parkland is grazed at times and the woods are part of a managed National Trust estate. It's a lead walk rather than a free run, but there's plenty to keep dogs engaged — river smells, shaded woodland paths and an interesting mix of creeks and quayside to explore.
What should I know before visiting Trelissick Estate and Roundwood Quay Walk with my dog?
The route is 7.6km and graded easy to moderate, with no stiles and around 150 metres of total climbing, including one short, steep pull near the end — manageable for most dogs and owners. There are dog bins at the start and halfway round, and parking is in the National Trust pay and display car park (free for NT members). Dogs are welcome in the cafe's outdoor seating area without needing a garden ticket, so you can finish with a coffee without leaving your dog behind.
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