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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.

See the list below to get further inspiration on dog-friendly attractions and activities in Exeter and Devon.

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National Trust Killerton House & Gardens

Exeter

Explore Killerton, one of Devon's great estates, with a landscape garden, parkland, Georgian house and renowned fashion collection.
Kayakhub Exeter

Exeter

Paddle with Kayakhub - family-run and fun-loaded!
Looking for unforgettable water adventures on the Exeter Canal? You’ve just hit the sweet spot. Kayakhub Exeter is a family-run paddle centre offering kayak, canoe, and paddleboard hire, lessons,…
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.
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.
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.
The Riviera Line

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With regular trains seven days a week, the Riviera Line is great for all kinds of trips, whether its arriving at your holiday destination, shopping, exploring the countryside or connecting to different parts of the county.
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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…

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