Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Lydford Gorge loop from Lydford

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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Lydford Gorge loop from Lydford

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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Lydford Gorge loop from Lydford

00:31

1.89km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 561 m for 89 m

Customers only

After 752 m for 84 m

Customers only

After 1.06 km for 307 m

Customers only

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56 m

Lydford Gorge and Castle

Highlight • Gorge

Created by King Alfred the Great, Lydford has a rich history. It was once the second biggest town in Devon during the reign of Edward the Confessor, now it has …

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214 m

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Lydford is a pretty little village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and hides, within its boundaries, several amazing features. One of these is its castle, of Norman origin …

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332 m

Lydford Gorge Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

Drop down the hill a short way from the church, to the National Trust entrance - tea rooms, loo, lovely walk and they even have bike locks to lend.

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1.01 km

Lydford Gorge

Highlight • Waterfall

Lydford Gorge, managed by the National Trust, is the deepest gorge in the South West and boasts a spectacular 100-foot (30 m) waterfall. Be aware that this has opening times …

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1.04 km

Devil's Cauldron, Lydford Gorge

Highlight • River

Fantastic to see and hear. The wild roar of the water. The environment is mysterious and the vegetation adds to it. You should definitely experience this.

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1.17 km

Lydford Gorge and White Lady Waterfall

Highlight • Trail

The deepest gorge in the southwest, Lydford Gorge is a beautiful spot to explore thick woodland, gushing waterfalls and meandering rivers. There's an impressive waterfall here too. The Gorge is …

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1.79 km

St Petroc's Church, Lydford

Highlight • Historical Site

The first Christian church in Lydford was a wooden structure built c. 650 AD. It is probable that this church was burnt down by the Vikings in their raid of …

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