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Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from White Lady Waterfall

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Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from White Lady Waterfall

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Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from White Lady Waterfall

02:01

7.36km

120m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 577 m

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After 1.44 km for 89 m

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After 1.63 km for 84 m

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After 1.94 km for 307 m

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After 6.40 km for 960 m

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1.09 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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1.21 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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1.88 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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1.92 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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5.04 km

Large Mushroom Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

5.18 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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7.16 km

Wooden Walkways Over the River Lyd

Highlight • Bridge

Great wooden bridge construction in Lyford Gorge

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7.29 km

Rocky Cave Tunnel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you go through the rock.

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7.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

2.34 km

185 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.52 km

123 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

31°C

18°C

4 %

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Lydford Gorge – Whitelady Waterfall loop from White Lady Waterfall

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Lydford Gorge Tea Room

Lydford Gorge

Devil's Cauldron, Lydford Gorge

Large Mushroom Sculpture

Whitelady Waterfall

Wooden Walkways Over the River Lyd

Rocky Cave Tunnel

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