Lydford Gorge, Devon
N 50° 37.760 W 004° 07.247
30U E 420731 N 5609206
Lydford Gorge is the deepest gorge in the South West of England surrounded by ancient woodland.
Waymark Code: WM25MR
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/09/2007
Views: 17
There are two entrances for the Gorge, the above co-ordinates
are for the Waterfall end. The co-ordinates for the Devil's
Cauldron entrance N50.38.416.W004.06.662
The best way to see the Gorge is to do the entire 3.5 mile walk from the spectacular "Devil's Cauldron" whirlpool at the bridge end to the very fine 30-metres-tall "White Lady Waterfall" This walk is only suitable for fit, able-bodied people. In the 17th Century the gorge was infamous for being the hide-out for the Gubbins family who were the local outlaws of the day. The gorge is now owned and managed by the National Trust and is open all year round. There is an entrance fee in the summer.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Lydford Gorge
The Stables
Lydford Gorge
Lydford
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4BH
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Open summer months 10 - 5, 7 days for week. See website.
Unofficially the gorge is open free of charge in the winter and out of hours.
Admission prices
Gift Aid: £5.20, child £2.60, family £13, family (1 adult) £7.80. Groups £4.40, child £2.20. Standard: £4.70, child £2.35, family £11.80, family () £7.05. Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport.
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
References: Not listed
National Trust member: Not Listed
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