Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Lydford Gorge loop from Lydford
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: April 18, 2026
Tips
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
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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56 m
Lydford Gorge and Castle
Highlight • Gorge
Lydford Castle was built in 1132 on the site of a pre existing castle built just after the Norman Conquest. Entry is free, further details available at the English Heritage website english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lydford-castle-and-saxon-town
Lydford Gorge is managed by the National Trust and those who take a walk through the woods will be rewarded with the spectacular 30ft White Lady waterfall. See their website for more information nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge
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214 m
Lydford Castle and Saxon Town
Highlight • Historical Site
Consistently used over the centuries and repeatedly overhauled, it eventually fell into disuse in the 19th century. Free to enter, you can enjoy its large, sloping lawn after you've had a nose about the tiny building. A perfect picnic spot, the castle sits in utter tranquillity.
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332 m
Lydford Gorge Tea Room
Highlight • Rest Area
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1.01 km
Lydford Gorge
Highlight • Waterfall
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1.04 km
Devil's Cauldron, Lydford Gorge
Highlight • River
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1.17 km
Lydford Gorge and White Lady Waterfall
Highlight • Trail
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1.79 km
St Petroc's Church, Lydford
Highlight • Historical Site
The dedication of the parish church to St. Petrock would seem to indicate that it was built on the site of an existing British settlement.
The church was later rebuilt in the perpendicular gothic style, and although ostensibly Norman, some of the architectural furniture, for example the font, were of the Anglo-Saxon style (or at latest, early Norman), thus it would appear that the church was rebuilt upon the site of the earlier building.
The church was enlarged in the 13th century, the tower being added in the 15th century. A further enlargement occurred c. 1890 with the addition of the vestry and northern aisle.
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1.89 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
854 m
773 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
862 m
764 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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