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Exeter is a very dog-friendly city, so why not bring your furry friend along with you to explore this beautiful and historic city? Exeter's location on the River Exe, close to the coast and surrounded by beautiful countryside, means it is perfect for dogs, with plenty of opportunities for walks off the lead!

There is a good choice of dog-friendly accommodation in and around Exeter, plenty of cafes and restaurants who welcome dogs, and you can even go shopping with your dog! Read our blog guide to a dog-friendly day out in Exeter.

Explore some of the most historic parts of the city with your pup, on one of the self-guided heritage trails, or for a longer run follow the Green Circle route around the outskirts of the city, where you'll discover valley parks, quiet footpaths and leafy suburbs, with some interesting historical features along the way.

Haldon Forest Park is a short drive from the city, and features 3,500 acres of woodland with miles of well-signposted walking routes. Dartmoor National Parks lies to the west of Exeter, and the beaches to the south of the city welcome dogs at certain times of the year, with some open for dog-walking all year round. See the full list of dog-friendly beaches in Devon on the Devon's Top Attractions website, or pick up one of their handy maps when you're in the region.

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Bowling Green Marsh

Topsham

Managed by the RSPB, Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve is an area of coastal grazing marsh alongside the River Exe Estuary, on the outskirts of Topsham.
Decoy Country Park

Newton Abbot

Decoy Country Park provides an opportunity to enjoy exciting wildlife and beautiful countryside. Decoy was once a clay quarry but now supports a wealth of wildlife, with the main habitats found here.
Pinces Gardens

Exeter

One of Exeter’s most distinguished parks, the annual blossoming of Pinces Garden’s 45 metre wisteria arch is an unmissable spring event. Home to the Exeter Croquet Club and the Pinces Gardens’ Bowls club.
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South Devon Railway

Buckfastleigh

The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…
Stoke Woods

Exeter

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Exeter city centre then this is a great place to come and walk your dog and explore the woods following the two way-marked trails.
Little Haldon Heaths

Teign Valley

Situated to the north of the Teign Estuary, Little Haldon is particularly important for its large areas of lowland heath. Little Haldon is rich in wildlife and comprises two small areas of lowland heath.
Go Quest Adventures

Exeter

Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Exeter into an Adventure Playground! Explore Exeter like never before, unlocking a secret trail, solving puzzles & completing challenges earning points along the way. Learn fun facts & discover hidden…
Seaton Tramway

Seaton

For a great day out in Devon, visit Seaton Tramway a attraction featuring a narrow gauge electric tramway running 3 miles from Seaton to Colyton via Colyford.

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