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Lydford Gorge

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A fantastic wooded gorge, the deepest in the West Country, with  a 30 metre waterfall and a spectaculr Devil's Cauldron whirlpool. The River Lyd thunders through the narrow gorge in places, and in other places slows to a peaful meander through beautiful woodland. There are circular walk trails, offering a 3 miles walk or an easier 1.5 mile wak.

At one end of the Gorge is Whitelady waterfall, a beautiful cascade. At the other end of the gorge, near the National Trust visitor centre, is the Devil's Cauldron, where you can walk out along a viewing platform and look down on roiling whirlpools formed by the shape of the rocks on either side of a narrow passage.

Between the two ends of the gorge are footpaths along the river and through pretty woodland. The paths pass a second waterfall named Tunnel Falls. Near Whitelady is a disused railway line, where footpaths lead to a bird hide. Indeed, the entire gorge is a good place to practice your bird-watching skills!

Immediately outside the confines of the Gorge is historic Lydford, a Saxon village that boasts a medieval castle that was once a notorious prison.

Note: Please wear good footwear. Footpaths along the gorge can be slippery in wet weather, and even in dry weather the spray from the river and waterfalls can make the going wet and muddy in places.

I adored my visit to Lydford Gorge; its a stunning place to visit.
The Stables, Lydford Gorge, Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 4BH

About Lydford Gorge
Attraction Type: Countryside - Valley
Location: National Trust car park and visitor centre just south of Lydford village.
Website: Lydford Gorge
Email: lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01822 820320
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Lydford Castle - 0 miles (Castle) Brentor - 3.9 miles (Church) Merrivale Prehistoric Site - 6.9 miles (Prehistoric) Okehampton Castle - 8.2 miles (Castle) Finch Foundry - 10 miles (Historic Property) Morwellham Quay - 10.2 miles (Museum) Garden House - 10.4 miles (Garden) Winsford Walled Garden - 10.8 miles (Garden)

Nearest Towns and Villages Lydford - 0.8 miles away Milton Abbot - 6.9 miles away Tavistock - 6.9 miles away Princetown - 8 miles away Okehampton - 8.1 miles away Two Bridges - 8.9 miles away Postbridge - 9.6 miles away Sticklepath - 9.9 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Lydford Gorge

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Moorview Cottage - 3.6 miles from Lydford Gorge Tavistock, Devon Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £325

The Shippen - 5.1 miles from Lydford Gorge Peter Tavy, Devon Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

The Barn - 5.1 miles from Lydford Gorge Peter Tavy, Devon Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £260

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Nearest Hotels

Lydford Country House - 0.6 miles from Lydford Gorge Lydford, Devon Stay from: £50.00

Lydford House Hotel - 0.6 miles from Lydford Gorge Okehampton, Devon Stay from: £100.00

Fox & Hounds Hotel - 1.5 miles from Lydford Gorge Okehampton, Devon Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Lydford House Hotel - 0.6 miles from Lydford Gorge Okehampton, Devon From: £100.00

Beera Farmhouse - 3.8 miles from Lydford Gorge Tavistock, Devon From: £60.00

Eversfield Lodge - 4.5 miles from Lydford Gorge Okehampton, Devon From: £49.50

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Tavistock
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Bedford Square
Tavistock
Devon
England
PL19 0AE
Tel: 01822 612 938
Alternate Tel: 08122 614 948
Fax: 01822 618 389
Email: tavistocktic@westdevon.gov.uk
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