Out for a Walk with Children of all Ages
How lucky we are to live in such an amazing area of beauty; it is so easy to get the children outside when the adventures are so exciting. We have selected some of our local walks that will keep children of all ages amused and active, whilst taking in all that fresh air!
Burrator Arboretum
Suitable for Babies to Adults!
- Paths suitable for pushchairs.
- This walk can be as long or as short as you want it to be.
- There are nature facts for all ages.
- Flat ground and easy walking with a variety of views.
- A nature pond full of interesting mini beasts!
- Free parking
Always be careful with children near water and keep an ever-watchful eye!
Dartmoor
Walks for all ages but perfect for children aged 2 to 4
- Lots of space for running and building physical skills
- Generally soft and grassy for falling over
- Rocks to climb and jump off (adults need to supervise!)
- Plenty of wildlife to spot
- Ponies and sheep to count – everywhere!
- Trees and rocks to hide behind.
Tamar Trails - Bedford United Trail
Walks for 5 to 9 year olds
- Lots of activity at Tree Surfer /Tamar Trails (tree surfing, archery, survival skills etc)
- Not too long, not too short – just right!
- Look out platforms to see the river below
- Wildlife – watch ants marching off to ant mounds!
- Free activity bags available from the Tamar Trails team
- Stop for lunch, coffee or cake at the Beech Café
- Parking £2 all day.
Drakes Trail and Geocaching Tavistock to Yelverton
Walks for children aged 9+
- Trail can be walked or cycled with relative ease
- Hidden treasures – geocaching boxes hidden all along the route
- Great pit stops at either Drakes Café, Grenofen or the Dartmoor Bakery, Yelverton
- Download the trails at www.drakestrail.co.uk or www.geocaching.com.