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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – St Petroc's Church, Lydford loop from Bridestowe

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South West England

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – St Petroc's Church, Lydford loop from Bridestowe

Moderate

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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – St Petroc's Church, Lydford loop from Bridestowe

03:36

13.1km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1.02 km

Beara Wood

Forest

4.80 km

Burley Down

Forest

3

8.39 km

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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4

8.67 km

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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5

8.78 km

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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6

8.87 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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B

13.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

3.65 km

2.03 km

600 m

458 m

388 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.98 km

2.35 km

1.58 km

1.41 km

1.40 km

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Lowest point (150 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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7°C

76 %

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