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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

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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

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 561 m for 89 m

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After 752 m for 84 m

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After 1.06 km for 307 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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1.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

854 m

773 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

862 m

764 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Lydford Gorge loop from Lydford

Lydford Gorge and Castle

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Lydford Gorge Tea Room

Lydford Gorge

Devil's Cauldron, Lydford Gorge

Lydford Gorge and White Lady Waterfall

St Petroc's Church, Lydford

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