Address: Lydford, Tavistock, Okehampton, EX20 4BH, United Kingdom
Phone: +441822820320
Rating: 4.8
based on 325 reviews.
Accessibility & Terrain
Pros:
"The main part of the gorge has a metal walkway with barriers which means you can take photos easily."
"There are handrails in rock face on more tricky sections."
"The paths are rocky and a little hair raising at points so I highly recommend walking boots or trainers."
"There is access for disabled visitors to see the White Lady Waterfall and you can hire an electric buggy at the Lydford Gorge reception at the waterfall site."
"The narrow rocky path alongside the water on the return leg has a metal rail set into the rock wall to hold onto."
"Good footwear essential as there are slippy bits and narrow paths."
"The ground was very wet and slippery."
Cons:
"Be careful if you have mobility troubles or walking with small children, the route to the waterfall is fine some steps and a few steep bits but you may want to turn around and go back, if you follow the route back up the paths are narrow, very uneven and steep they also have big drops too."
"Some of the terrain isn't suitable for those with limited mobility, in particularly the path down to the Devil's Cauldron itself."
"The walk can be steep, slippery and tricky in places with small pathways and a lot of steps."
"Trails are not disable friendly or pram friendly unfortunately."
"If your kids are under 5 it will be tricky in many places especially the Devils Cauldron the path is only about 40cm and uneven but no railing and a sheer drop into rough water 5 Meters down!"
"For a national trust place, this is quite tricky to get around, I wouldn't suggest this for anyone with limited mobility or young children."
"Quite a few steep steps both up and down, so probably not recommended for anyone with dodgy hips/knees, or respiratory issues."
Scenery & Experience
Pros:
"The scenery is amazing you enter another world that is truly special."
"Absolutely beautiful place with stunning views of the gorge."
"A beautiful walk with excellent paths and plenty of interesting scenery along the way."
"Absolutely stunning scenery throughout the gorge."
"Every corner you turn the landscape is very picturesque with all the wild flowers, ferns, Moses and lichens clinging to the rocks along with the wildlife it’s a pretty amazing place to see."
"The waterfall was magnificent and the river running along side was so clean and clear you could see all the small fish swimming about."
"The gorge is beautiful (from what I saw of it). Kinda like welcome to Jurassic park kinda vibes."
Cons:
"We went to Lydford Gorge to see the bluebells, as Devon Live recommended it, but there were no bluebells out."
"After travelling an hour, discovered that it was closed, no reasons given."
"The devil's cauldron at the end of the walk was like walking into a jurassic landscape!"
"Docked a star because of the cost to get in - if devil's cauldron is closed, dont charge full whack."
"The tea room at the waterfall car park was closed when we visited."
"Was disappointed that the devil's cauldron was closed off for walkway repairs."
"Due to a fallen tree and a landslide we were unable to walk to lydford Gorge in the middle which was disappointing."
Facilities & Services
Pros:
"The coffee shop is also a very welcome pit stop."
"Great cafes are available at both ends of the walk."
"Managed by the National Trust, so well kept car parks, toilets and tea rooms at the 2 ends of the walk."
"The visitors centres often host events for younger visitors and there is a great playground near the one at the Devil's Cauldron end of the Gorge."
"Parking in the National Trust Car Park is free."
"There are toilets and tea rooms at both parking areas."
"The National Trust car park was great with toilets and a cafe serving takeaway food and drinks, the staff were excellent."
Cons:
"Restaurants have very limited selections which is a shame."
"Park closes at 16.30 but the entrances are both left open."
"If I was to rate SOME of the staff (Though certainly not all!) I'd only give one star! They can be real Jobsworths!"
"Tea and coffee took a while to serve."
"Unfortunately The Devil's Cauldron trail and viewing platform is closed for repairs."
"Unfortunately the trail between the waterfall and the Devil’s cauldron was closed on my visit."
"The woman on the door would not let me in."
Value & Cost
Pros:
"Only 20 pounds for the family of 7 - beautiful scenic walk, either 45 min or 2hr walk, we took the 2hr walk, cafe on either side."
"Parking was free, entry for non national trust members was about £10 each."
"As national trust members there was no charge."
"Parking is free which is great and you don’t see that much these days."
"Toilets, car park and cafe at both ends of the gorge. Car park is free."
"Great place to visit. Free parking for everyone (pay to enter if not NT member)."
"The National Trust car park was great with toilets and a cafe serving takeaway food and drinks, the staff were excellent."
Cons:
"Docked a star because of the cost to get in - if devil's cauldron is closed, dont charge full whack."
"Well maintained trails so highly accessible falls but £10 entrance is overpriced, especially as the main path linking the two attractions is currently closed due to landslide."
"A bit pricy if you're not a member of the National Trust (£9.50 per adult)."
"5 stars for a naturally beautiful place. 0 stars for the National Trust for charging £25 for a family ticket for what is, basically a half hour walk, max!! At least 3/4 of the walking path at the moment is closed and charging this amount of money is borderline extortionate."
"Expensive I thought."
"£5 for HALF a jacket potato with beans and a small sprinkle of cheese is too much."
"Making payment optional or at least include something in ticket price (hot drink and muffin for example) will remove you from 'Rip-off Britain' list."