Dog Friendly Walks in Devon

A strenuous South Hams coastal walk between two dramatic headlands with big sea views and remote cliff scenery.

One of Devon's most dramatic coastal walks along a wild, dark cliff section with sea stacks and a spectacular waterfall descent.

A 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.

A proper moorland adventure to Cornwall's two highest peaks, with open, exposed terrain and a real sense of wildness on the summit.

A dog friendly North Devon loop combining the three mile sweep of Saunton Sands with the wild dunes of Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO biosphere reserve where dogs can usually run free.

A Dartmoor gorge walk through ancient oak woodland above the River Teign, with one of the best riverside pubs in Devon at Fingle Bridge.

A Dartmoor reservoir walk climbing through river valley and open moorland, with wild granite scenery throughout.

A Jurassic Coast walk between two characterful Devon fishing villages with significant cliff climbing and sea views throughout.

A 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.

One of Dartmoor's most accessible and rewarding water-edge walks. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout as a South West Water requirement.

A flat, easy trail along a disused railway beside the Camel Estuary, shared with cyclists but wide enough to feel relaxed with dogs.

A dog friendly South Devon estate walk through historic gardens, working farmland and ancient woodland, looping along a wide tranquil reach of the River Dart.

A varied east Dartmoor circular from Manaton over Bowerman's Nose and Hound Tor with a dip through the woodland near Becky Falls, dog friendly with one of the moor's most photogenic loops.

A Bronze Age moorland circuit over Hookney Tor and into the prehistoric settlement of Grimspound, dog friendly on open access moor with grazing livestock to watch for.

A wild northeast Dartmoor circular to the dramatic Scorhill Stone Circle and back via the Teign clapper bridges, dog friendly on open moor with a couple of stream crossings.

A 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.

A short but steep coastal walk down to one of Cornwall's most beautiful hidden beaches, quieter than the headline bays.

A dog friendly North Devon headland circuit around Morte Point and Bull Point, with rocky finger cliffs, basking seals offshore and far views over to Lundy.

A riverside walk following the Otter from the working mill at Otterton through watermeadows to the coast and back.

A dog friendly Exmoor circular linking the moorland village of Parracombe with the deep wooded gorge of Heddon Valley and the Bristol Channel coast at Heddon's Mouth.

A punchy headland walk above Polzeath with wild coastal views and clifftop drama, short but exposed and rewarding.

A Dart Valley walk through the Sharpham Estate with vineyard views and river stretches that feel genuinely removed.

A dog friendly Jurassic Coast stretch from Sidmouth's Regency seafront over High Peak's hillfort to the red sandstone sea stacks at Ladram Bay.

One of Dartmoor's finest riverside walks, almost entirely shaded by ancient woodland and with excellent water access for dogs throughout.

A 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.

A 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.

A dog friendly North Devon coast and woodland loop from Brownsham to the cobbled fishing village of Clovelly, with cliff top viewpoints over the Bristol Channel.

A dog friendly Exmoor coast walk from Countisbury Hill out to Foreland Lighthouse, with some of the highest sea cliffs in England and big views over the Bristol Channel.

A west Dartmoor walk linking the volcanic outcrop of Brent Tor with the wide moorland valley of the River Lyd, dog friendly with leads on for grazing animals.

A challenging climb from Meldon Reservoir to the highest points in southern England, Yes Tor and High Willhays, dog friendly with leads on for sheep and a check of military firing times.

A dog friendly stretch of the South West Coast Path along East Devon's Jurassic cliffs, linking Exmouth seafront to the red beach and clean bathing water of Budleigh Salterton.

A Dartmoor reservoir and forest circuit with stone rows and Bronze Age monuments nearby, good in most weather conditions.

Remote, 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.

A Forestry England trail through Haldon Forest above Exeter with well-maintained paths and good facilities on site.

Wide 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.

A dog friendly National Trust circular through one of the deepest gorges in the South West, with waterfalls, river paths and a dedicated off-lead orchard at the Devil's Cauldron entrance.

A spectacular Exmoor river valley walk with dramatic gorge scenery and excellent National Trust facilities; the steep terrain and livestock require care throughout.

A flat estuary trail along the Taw Estuary with big sky views across the water, excellent for dogs and straightforward year round.

Outstanding 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.

A commons and riverside walk on the edge of Great Torrington, with views across the Torridge Valley and good off-lead stretches.

Spectacular rock formations and feral goats on a dramatic coastal loop; moderate off-lead potential but sheep and cliff edges require attention.

Ancient, atmospheric and genuinely unlike anywhere else in England, though the boggy moorland and rocky terrain around the wood require care underfoot.