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

00:29

1.77km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 448 m for 89 m

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After 639 m for 84 m

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After 944 m for 307 m

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102 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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219 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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893 m

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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924 m

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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1.06 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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1.68 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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