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Waggy Walk at Castle Drogo

Join us for a sociable dog walk in the Teign Gorge and wider Castle Drogo Estate.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

Join Nathan from the National Trust Dogs on Dartmoor project and Teign Valley Ranger, Lucy, for a sociable summer dog walk starting from Castle Drogo. Find out about our work and meet new people while your dog enjoys the sights and sniffs. This is a FREE event but please book by calling 07977701075 or emailing parkeevents@nationaltrust.org.uk There will be plenty of time for off lead play, but there will be times that a lead is required so please bring one along with you. These walks are not for the feint hearted and terrain can be challenging. You can expect rocky, uneven footpaths and steep inclines.

Maximum of two dogs per person.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 07977701075 FREE EVENT Car parking free for members. Please scan your membership card on arrival.

Meeting point

Castle Drogo Visitor Reception. ///shallower.offer.cringes

What to bring and wear

Come prepared for variable weather! Wear plenty of layers, waterproofs, and good sturdy boots. Paths are slippery, steep or muddy in places. You may like to bring water or a snack.

Accessibility

The walk is in rugged woodland. The terrain can be challenging in places with steep inclines and loose stone paths which can be close to the river.

Other

Parking is free for National Trust members.

Upcoming events

Event

Nursery Corridor Exhibition 

The Nursery Corridor will be open for you to explore, with displays about recently acquired collection items and the conservation that we do here at Castle Drogo.

Event summary

on
3 Jul to 31 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 52 other dates or times
Event

Hydro Turbine Open Day 

The hydro turbine building on the River Teign will be open for you to look inside. The knowledgeable guide will be able to tell you about the history of this building along with how it was restored and how it works.

Event summary

on
14 Jul to 4 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Fun Thursdays 

Build a boat with us this summer and take part in our 1924 Paris games sailing race.

Event summary

on
25 Jul to 29 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Hydro Open Day 

The hydro turbine building on the River Teign will be open for you to look inside. The knowledgeable guide will be able to tell you about the history of this building along with how it was restored and how it works.

Event summary

on
15 Sep 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00