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Choose your own adventure trail

Follow the trail around the orchard, answering questions and playing games, to follow your own path on this temperate rainforest adventure. 

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pick up a free trail sheet from visitor welcome to start your adventure around the orchard. You could also take a hike to the Devil's Cauldron and Whitelady Waterfall to adventure through the temperate rainforest for real. Running daily, between 10am and 4pm, Thursday 17 July to Sunday 7 September.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The trail will be in the orchard at the Devil's Cauldron entrance (EX20 4BH).

What to bring and wear

The event is outside so please wear clothing suitable for the weather, sturdy footwear with good grip is recommended.

Accessibility

Please note the orchard has uneven ground and some steep slopes. It's not suitable for pushchairs, for other accessibility arrangements please get in touch for more information.

Other

This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome. Dogs are welcome on leads.

Upcoming events

Event

Lydford Gorge A to Z Challenge 

Can you spot something that begins with every letter of the alphabet on your visit to Lydford Gorge?

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on
24 May to 13 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 50 other dates or times
Event

Connection Café at Lydford Gorge 

Drop by the Connection Café to chat to the lovely volunteer or others that are attending, a great way to connect with people and make new friends.

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on
28 May to 25 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Big bug hotel fix-up 

Drop in to help refurbish the bug hotel in the orchard.

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on
29 May 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
Event

Heritage open days at Lydford Gorge 

Come for a walk at the gorge for free once more as part of the Heritage Open Days.

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on
19 Sep to 20 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time