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    White Lady waterfall at Lydford Gorge
    © NTPL / David Noton
    Lydford Gorge
    The Stables, Lydford Gorge, Lydford, nr Okehampton, Devon EX20 4BH
    Telephone: 01822 820320
    Countryside  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking  1947 
    The deepest gorge in the South West, with spectacular 30m waterfall
    • Woodland trails through a deep-cut ravine alongside the river Lyd
    • Thunderous 30-metre Whitelady waterfall
    • 'Walk the plank' over the Devil's Cauldron whirlpools
    • Lush oak woodland with abundant wildlife and wild flowers

    What's new this year
    New information at the bird hide about the Lyd Valley and its wildlife. Find out more about Lydford Gorge and Dartmoor by following our blog

    Points to noteWalking in the gorge is strenuous. It is extremely rugged, with uneven surfaces, slippery paths and vertical drops. Walking boots are essential. It is vital that children are supervised at all times. Unsuitable for visitors with heart complaints or walking difficulties and very young children

    Opening arrangements
    Gorge/shop/tea-room
     14 Feb–22 Feb 09  11–3:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     28 Feb–8 Mar 09  11–3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     14 Mar–4 Oct 09  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     5 Oct–1 Nov 09  10–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Gorge/tea-room
     7 Nov–20 Dec 09  11–3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Shop
     7 Nov–29 Nov 09  11–3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     3 Dec–20 Dec 09  11–3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Th Fr Sa Su
     21 Dec–23 Dec 09  11–3:30 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
    Gorge (waterfall entrance only)
     1 Feb–13 Feb 09  11–3:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     21 Dec–31 Jan 10  11–3:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    01822 820320
    01822 820441 (shop)
    01822 822004 (tea-room)
    Fax: 01822 822000
    Email: lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.80 (£5.27), child £2.90 (£2.63), family £14.50 (£13.18), family (1 adult) £8.70 (£7.90). Groups (£5.05). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport


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    Trust properties 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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