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Barton St David

Wooden gate in the hedge – West Lydford Byway loop from Barton St. David

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South West England

Barton St David

Wooden gate in the hedge – West Lydford Byway loop from Barton St. David

Moderate

5.0

(4)

11

hikers

Wooden gate in the hedge – West Lydford Byway loop from Barton St. David

02:27

9.53km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

633 m

Wooden gate in the hedge

Highlight • Structure

It looks like some folk turn left before the hedge.

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2

2.85 km

Swimming Spot

Highlight • Beach

3

4.26 km

West Lydford Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Starts off as double track, goes into a field before becoming really muddy and rutted. Before your brains get totally rattled you'll emerge into the community orchard by the river. Ahh wasn't that pleasant!

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4

6.38 km

West Lydford Wild Swim Spot

Highlight • Beach

Wild swim spot in the river in West Lydford. Gets very busy on hot holidays! The river is clean and deep enough to swim. There is plenty of space alongside the river to park bikes.

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5

6.41 km

St Peter's Church and River Brue, West Lydford

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful old bridge and church next to the river. Beautiful to ride past or head off on the path opposite the church and there are lots of points where …

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6

6.49 km

River Brue Swimming Spot at West Lydford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This beautiful spot is perfect for a a break. Find about 330 feet (100 metres) of flower-lined water on the River Brue, ending with a weir and a bridge. The village church is nearby, so be respectful.

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7

8.40 km

Gate through the hedge

Highlight • Structure

The gate is not obvious.

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B

9.53 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

1.60 km

1.50 km

Surfaces

3.19 km

3.03 km

2.89 km

< 100 m

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