Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from Lydford

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Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from Lydford

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Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from Lydford

02:11

7.96km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 869 m for 89 m

Customers only

After 1.06 km for 84 m

Customers only

After 1.36 km for 307 m

Customers only

After 5.39 km for 1.54 km

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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522 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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640 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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1.31 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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1.34 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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1.48 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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4.47 km

Large Mushroom Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

4.60 km

Whitelady Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

The Whitelady Waterfall is a breathtaking sight to behold - and a great spot for a photo. So impressive is the 100-foot (30 m) high waterfall, it has been drawing crowds since Victorian times.

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6.28 km