Dog Friendly Walks in Devon
28 dog friendly walks across Devon, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.
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Bolt Head to Bolt Tail Coastal Walk
DevonA strenuous South Hams coastal walk between two dramatic headlands with big sea views and remote cliff scenery.
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Hartland Quay to Speke’s Mill Mouth Walk (North Devon)
DevonOne of Devon's most dramatic coastal walks along a wild, dark cliff section with sea stacks and a spectacular waterfall descent.
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Heddon’s Mouth Trail
DevonA gentle NT valley walk to a dramatic rocky cove with high off-lead potential and excellent facilities at Hunter's Inn; one of the most rewarding short walks on Exmoor.
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Rough Tor and Brown Willy (Bodmin Moor)
DevonA proper moorland adventure to Cornwall's two highest peaks, with open, exposed terrain and a real sense of wildness on the summit.
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Teign Gorge Circular Walk
DevonA Dartmoor gorge walk through ancient oak woodland above the River Teign, with one of the best riverside pubs in Devon at Fingle Bridge.
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Avon Dam Reservoir Circular Walk
DevonA Dartmoor reservoir walk climbing through river valley and open moorland, with wild granite scenery throughout.
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Beer to Branscombe Coastal Walk
DevonA Jurassic Coast walk between two characterful Devon fishing villages with significant cliff climbing and sea views throughout.
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Bellever Forest and Bellever Tor Circular
DevonA brilliant mix of forest and open moorland with river access. Dogs should be kept on leads around the picnic area near the car park where ponies graze.
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Burrator Reservoir Circular
DevonOne of Dartmoor's most accessible and rewarding water-edge walks. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout as a South West Water requirement.
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Camel Trail
DevonA flat, easy trail along a disused railway beside the Camel Estuary, shared with cyclists but wide enough to feel relaxed with dogs.
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Haytor Quarry and Tramway Trail
DevonA short, accessible circuit with real historical interest and enough open space for a confident dog to stretch its legs. Good option for a shorter outing or as a warm-up walk.
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Lantic Bay Coastal Walk
DevonA short but steep coastal walk down to one of Cornwall's most beautiful hidden beaches, quieter than the headline bays.
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Otterton Mill and River Otter Walk
DevonA riverside walk following the Otter from the working mill at Otterton through watermeadows to the coast and back.
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Pentire Headland Walk
DevonA punchy headland walk above Polzeath with wild coastal views and clifftop drama, short but exposed and rewarding.
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Sharpham Estate and River Dart Walk
DevonA Dart Valley walk through the Sharpham Estate with vineyard views and river stretches that feel genuinely removed.
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Teign Valley: Dogmarsh Bridge and Fingle Bridge Circular
DevonOne of Dartmoor's finest riverside walks, almost entirely shaded by ancient woodland and with excellent water access for dogs throughout.
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Watersmeet to Ash Bridge
DevonA gentle riverside walk through ancient oak woodland with excellent National Trust tea-room; the easy terrain and good water access make it ideal for relaxed dogs.
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Cardinham Woods
DevonA Forestry England woodland walk with well-marked trails, a cafe and dog wash on site - the reliable option when weather pushes you off the coast.
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Fernworthy Reservoir Circular Walk
DevonA Dartmoor reservoir and forest circuit with stone rows and Bronze Age monuments nearby, good in most weather conditions.
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Great Staple Tor and White Tor Circuit
DevonRemote, exposed and genuinely wild walking in western Dartmoor, with excellent off-lead potential on open moorland but significant livestock throughout and a military firing range to be aware of.
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Haldon Forest Discovery Trail
DevonA Forestry England trail through Haldon Forest above Exeter with well-maintained paths and good facilities on site.
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Haytor and Hound Tor Circular
DevonWide open moorland, wild ponies and ancient woodland make this a memorable route, though the lack of signage means navigation requires attention and exposed sections can be very windy.
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Lynton, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular
DevonA spectacular Exmoor river valley walk with dramatic gorge scenery and excellent National Trust facilities; the steep terrain and livestock require care throughout.
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Tarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
DevonA flat estuary trail along the Taw Estuary with big sky views across the water, excellent for dogs and straightforward year round.
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Teign Gorge and Castle Drogo Circular
DevonOutstanding scenery and excellent river access, but dogs must be kept on leads throughout the Castle Drogo estate and wherever livestock are grazing along the route.
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Torrington Commons Circular Walk (Great Torrington)
DevonA commons and riverside walk on the edge of Great Torrington, with views across the Torridge Valley and good off-lead stretches.
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Valley of Rocks Coastal Loop
DevonSpectacular rock formations and feral goats on a dramatic coastal loop; moderate off-lead potential but sheep and cliff edges require attention.
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Wistman's Wood and Longaford Tor Circular
DevonAncient, atmospheric and genuinely unlike anywhere else in England, though the boggy moorland and rocky terrain around the wood require care underfoot.