Lydford Gorge

The step count around the gorge may not be massive but it is certainly some of the most interesting and exciting steps you’ll take towards your daily target.

Visit Lydford Gorge for a family adventure where everyone can feel young at heart this summer.

There are lots of things to get you doing something new this summer at Lydford Gorge.

There's plenty to see and do at Lydford Gorge, from walks and wildlife to tasty treats.

Dogs are very welcome at Lydford Gorge. We do ask that they are kept on a lead at all times.

A tramper can be hired to access the Whitelady Waterfall in the gorge, as well as the bird hide on the railway path as part of Countryside Mobility South West.

Two cranes, weighing in at a combined 107 tonnes, were brought in to remove the dangerous fallen trees that had been perched precariously above the Devil’s Cauldron pothole since they had blown over during the ‘beast from the east’.

Thanks to Made-Well, a community interest company based in Hatherleigh, the gorge will soon have 50 shiny new dormouse nest boxes in place ready for new occupants.

Lydford Gorge is the deepest river gorge in the South West and the habitats it contains are almost as diverse as the skills needed to look after it.

Treat yourself after walking the gorge

Browse around the shop and plant centre to pick up something special for family, friends or yourself. The range of outdoor clothing comes in useful when caught out by the Devon weather.