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About this place
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
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
Nearest station: Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) (5.1 miles)
Nearby properties
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View Grimspound 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 4 historic properties, including 2 archaeological sites, across English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Lydford Gorge (PL20) there are 22 historic properties, including 11 historic buildings, 4 archaeological sites and 4 historic houses, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
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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