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    White Lady waterfall at Lydford Gorge
    © NTPL / David Noton
    Lydford Gorge
    Lydford, near Tavistock, Devon EX20 4BH
    Telephone: 01822 820320
    Countryside  1947 
    This lush oak-wooded steep-sided river gorge (the deepest in the South West), with its natural beauty, fascinating history and many legends, can be explored through a variety of exhilarating short or long walks. Around every corner the river Lyd plunges, tumbles, swirls and gently meanders as it travels through the gorge. Throughout the seasons there is an abundance of wildlife and plants to see, from woodland birds to wild garlic (you can smell it too) in the spring and fungi in the autumn

    Don't miss
    • Discover the magical 30-metre-high Whitelady Waterfall.
    • Walk out over the bubbling Devil's Cauldron.
    • Watch woodland birds from the bird hide.

    Making the most of your day
    School holiday and family events, wildlife-themed activities, warden's rambles, children's play area, bird hide. Dogs welcome on leads

    Opening times
    Gorge, shop and tea-rooms
    13-Feb - 21-Feb-10 11 - 3:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    13-Mar - 03-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    04-Oct - 31-Oct-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Gorge (partially open) and tea-rooms
    06-Nov - 19-Dec-10 11 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Shop
    06-Nov - 28-Nov-10 11 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    02-Dec - 19-Dec-10 11 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Th Fr Sa Su
    20-Dec - 23-Dec-10 11 - 3:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
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    Parts of the gorge are closed in February, November and December due to weather conditions, higher river levels, reduced daylight hours and maintainance work. Please check by telephone or on website. The short walk from the waterfall entrance to the base of the Whitelady Waterfall is open throughout the year. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01822 820320 Fax: 01822 822000 Email: lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.10 (£5.50), child £3.10 (£2.80), family £15.20 (£13.80), family (1 adult) £9.20 (£8.30). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport


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    Places nearby
    • Buckland Abbey
    • Castle Drogo
    • Cotehele
    • Finch Foundry
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    • To find out more about Lydford Gorge buy the guide before you visit
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