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West Lydford Wild Swim Spot – Wooden gate in the hedge loop from Butleigh

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South West England

West Lydford Wild Swim Spot – Wooden gate in the hedge loop from Butleigh

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West Lydford Wild Swim Spot – Wooden gate in the hedge loop from Butleigh

04:03

15.6km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.68 km

Swimming Spot

Highlight • Beach

2

7.19 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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3

7.22 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 …

Tip by

4

7.31 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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5

11.2 km

St David’s Church, Barton St David

Highlight • Religious Site

St David’s is a handsome-looking church in Barton St David with a distinctive castle-like tower. The church was built between the 12th and 15th centuries and underwent a major restoration …

Tip by

6

12.1 km

Wooden gate in the hedge

Highlight • Structure

It looks like some folk turn left before the hedge.

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B

15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

2.46 km

791 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

3.20 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

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