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Mountain biking in the Lake District, Cumbria
Mountain biking in the Lake District, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

Outdoor activities

Whether you're interested in running, cycling, or watersports, take your pick from a range of outdoor activities at the places in our care and get ready for an adrenaline boost.

Top outdoor activities

Runners in the grounds of Lyme Park, House and Garden, Cheshire with a tower in the background. Lyme Park sits in 1400 acres of parkland and has views across Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
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Top running routes with a view 

Reward your next run with a view to remember. From coast to countryside, find a trail with some of the best scenery, views and wildlife at the places we look after.

Sea kayaking at Poldhu Cove, Cornwall
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Best places to go kayaking and canoeing 

From open seas to meandering rivers and lakes, there are plenty of spots where you can kayak or canoe. Find the top places in our care for water sports.

Family exploring the cycle trail at Lanhydrock, Cornwall
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Cycle hire at our places 

If you don't have your own bike, you can still explore special places on two wheels thanks to our cycle hire facilities across the country – find cycle hire near you here.

People in running gear with the front of Nostell Priory behind them
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Information for outdoor experience providers 

Learn how our outdoor activity provider scheme prioritises the conservation needs of the land we look after while recognising the requirements of individual providers.

Find an outdoor activity near you

    Three adults walking on the grass with a body of water behind them, looking and taking to each other, walking in the 18th-century 'Capability' Brown designed garden at Petworth, West Sussex

    Where will you visit next?

    Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.