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Lydford Gorge is a historic building in Devon, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Lydford Gorge
Lydford Gorge in Devon carries the River Lyd through the deepest gorge in South West England.
The National Trust looks after the site, with waymarked paths leading past the Devil's Cauldron whirlpool and the White Lady Waterfall.
Oak woodland lines the gorge walls, and the paths can be steep and narrow in places.
It sits on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, close to the village of Lydford.
History of Lydford Gorge
The River Lyd has cut through the rock here over thousands of years, carving the steep-sided gorge visitors walk through today. The gorge lies within Dartmoor National Park. The National Trust now manages the site and its network of footpaths.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Lydford Gorge
Address: Lydford, PL20 6BJ
Nearest station: Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) (5.1 miles)
Part of the Dartmoor National Park: see all the National Trust places there, with a map and day-trip routes.
Places to visit near Lydford Gorge
Lydford Castle
View Lydford Castle on heritage mapPrehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge
View Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge on heritage mapOkehampton Castle
View Okehampton Castle on heritage mapFinch Foundry
View Finch Foundry on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Lydford Gorge (PL20) there are 1 historic properties, including 1 castle.
Within 10 miles of Lydford Gorge (PL20) there are 5 historic properties, including 2 archaeological sites, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Lydford Gorge (PL20) there are 24 historic properties, including 13 historic buildings, 4 archaeological sites and 4 historic houses, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Lydford Gorge.
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Walk the deepest gorge in South West England, past a roaring whirlpool and a 30-metre waterfall.
- Type
- historic building
- Location
- Devon, England
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