First aid and emergencies Get here the green way Tranquil pools Along your route you We are on will find numbered National Cycle posts such as this: Network to roaring water If you need to summon help in route 27, and an emergency, the arrow shows on the bus you the direction of the nearest route between emergency telephone. These are Tavistock and Lydford Gorge is situated in the Lyd valley, on the edge of The paths in the The paths and steps In places the paths are Dogs can be a located at both the main entrance Okehampton. Dartmoor. The river has carved away the underlying rock gorge can be slippery are steep in places so very narrow. danger, especially if and the waterfall entrance. Mobile into a uniquely steep sided gorge as it plunges and gently and uneven. Please take your time. Please follow the allowed to run free. phone reception is very poor in meanders down the valley. Evocative names like ‘Devil’s use the hand rails. one-way system. Please keep your dog the gorge. cauldron’ and ‘White Lady waterfalls’ and the legend of the Please wear sensible on a lead at all times. To waterfall Gubbins deserve further investigation! footwear with a good entrance and tread on the soles. Tavistock

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32 Key 31 A Main entrance car park E Waterfall entrance car park, visitor H White Lady Waterfall M Tucker’s Pool B Visitor reception, shop, WCs reception, WCs, -room and picnic area J Tunnel Falls N Norman fort C Tea-room and wild garden F Railway path (old GWR line) K Glen and rest area P Castle Steep hill/steps 15 D Children’s play and picnic area G Bird hide L Devil’s Cauldron Q Lydford village 33 G Discover Get our guidebook from the shop or visitor Railway path This path can be reached from the waterfall cakes using local produce from the West more about reception, please ask staff what to see entrance. It is a 1/4 - mile level walk (after Country. Both also have children’s menus Tranquil Lydford and what trail will suit your abilities. Some an initial steep section) along the old GWR and ice-creams. Gorge sections are quite challenging and walking railway line, giving views of the valley in the gorge is strenuous. Please decide for further down river from Lydford Gorge. Events Try something new: There are events and pools to yourself if you are able to explore the gorge. It is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. activities for all the family held at Lydford - Some of the paths are uneven. There are seats every 50 yards. There is a Gorge during the year. Pick up an events - Some paths are narrow and close to bird hide located towards the end of the leaflet from visitor reception or check the roaring the river. path that you are welcome to use. website. - There are some steep paths and long flights of steps. Alternative The base of the waterfall and the gorge Do more with The National Trust is an independent - There are some steep drops which are route to the walk can be reached from the railway path the National conservation charity, reliant on the water fenced where necessary. base of the down through the woodland to the base of Trust generous support of the public. If you have - You will need to hold on to the hand rail. waterfall: the waterfall. The terrain of this section of enjoyed your visit to Lydford Gorge today, path is similar to the other paths within the there are a number of ways you can help: Fun for See how many different birds you can spot gorge and isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. - Become a member of the National Trust children at the bird hide. - Consider a bequest or a gift to Lydford Let off steam: There is a children’s play area Dogs Dogs are welcome on a lead and we have Gorge or to the Trust in the orchard area at the main entrance. welcome water bowls at both Gorge entrances. - Become a volunteer at Lydford Gorge There is a small Wendy house and sand pit Leads and poo bags are on sale at the Please ask for details. for very young children next to the tea- shop. You can picnic outside with your dog room at the main entrance. but not in the tea room please! When we close Last admission to the gorge is 4.30pm (October 3.30pm). A gate is kept open so Gorge Complete circular walk to see the White For disabled The railway path to the bird hide is flat you are able to leave the gorge after 5pm. circular walk Lady Waterfall, watch the water tumble visitors (after a 100m steep section) and wide, The shop, tea-rooms and WCs close at 5pm (one-way) through a series of whirlpools at Tunnel suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. (3.30pm in winter). Falls and walk out to the bubbling Devil’s Accessible WCs at both entrances. Shop Please telephone or see the website for Cauldron. You can start your walk from and tearooms accessible. Induction loops details of winter opening arrangements either the main or waterfall entrance. Total at all till points. (Nov-Feb). Welcome to distance approximately 3 miles. Please Lydford Gorge allow 2 hours to complete this walk. Baby facilities Are found at both entrances and include Don’t miss There are dozens more National Trust and WC’s toilets and baby changing facilities adapted places to visit in this area, grab yourself a Discover an enchanted valley Short walks Short walks to see the thundering Devil’s for visitors with disabilities. regional guide and find out more. with astonishing rock formations, Cauldron at the main entrance and the carved out by the River Lyd over 30-metre-high White Lady Waterfall at Shop The shop is located at the main entrance, the last 10,000 years. the waterfall entrance. Total distance 11/4 selling outdoor wear, gifts, books, local If you require the information in miles with a short drive between the main crafts and food items. There is a plant Take the lush woodland walks to entrance and waterfall entrance. centre at the main entrance selling plants this leaflet in alternative formats, see the magical 30-metre high grown by the National Trust. There is a please telephone 01822 820320, Whitelady Waterfall, the roaring Extend your You can walk up to the tranquil Tucker’s small shop selling a selection of items at Devil’s Cauldron and tranquil walk Pool (after visiting the Devil’s Cauldron) the waterfall entrance. or email lydfordgorge@national- Tucker’s Pool. from post 27, passing under the ancient trust.org.uk road bridge. You will need to return along Tea room There are tea-rooms at both the main and Why not treat yourself to a

the same path. This will add another 20 - 30 waterfall entrances. Both serve a delicious Photography: NTPL John Millar. delicious or a cream tea after Printed on 100% recycled paper. © National Trust 2011 . minutes on to your walk. selection of homemade lunches and Registered charity no. 205846. your walk. Watch wildlife: Check the ‘What to look out for’ blackboards at both entrances to find out what has been spotted in the gorge and what to look out for during your visit. Take a walk along the old GWR railway line to the bird hide and watch the wildlife.

If you require the information in this leaflet in alternative formats, or would like more information, telephone 01822 820320 or email [email protected]. uk, or speak to a member of staff.