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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from Lydford

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South West England

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from Lydford

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Lydford Castle and Saxon Town – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from Lydford

02:34

8.56km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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102 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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186 m

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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3

4.41 km

Widgery Cross at Brat Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Widgery Cross was erected on Bray Tor (also known as Brat Tor and Widgery Tor) by William Widgery to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. It is …

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4

5.25 km

Stepping Stones and Footbridge over River Lyd

Highlight • River

You can stone hop across here or take the footbridge, this is a nice little stop for water or for a picnic if you are with a family but this …

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8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

3.31 km

657 m

565 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

3.21 km

876 m

346 m

318 m

240 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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