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National Parks & Reserves 🐾 Dogs Welcome

Lydford Gorge

Photo: Alan Nichols

About Lydford Gorge

Explore Devon's deepest river gorge with spectacular waterfalls and ancient oak woodland along dramatic walking trails. Note that steep terrain makes access challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Facilities

Toilets Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Dog Friendly Card Payments Accepted

What visitors say

Cassidy Belle

Really lovely campsite right next to Lydford Gorge, Dartmoor, and a few very nice restaraunts and Inns. The facilities were very generous and clean, even offering changing rooms, hair dryers and groceries amongst the usual amenities, and the hot showers were perfect after a big day. The grounds, pathways and pitches were all very tidy, with many options available for those who prefer wind protection, a beautiful view, or easy access to amenities. The staff are warm and attentive, going above and beyond to make the stay an enjoyable one. Highly recommend!

· via Google

Mal Jones

11/05/26: A very pleasant camp and close to a number of interesting historical and geographical sites. The wardens were very friendly and helpful and maintain the site as one would expect from an Affiliated C&MC site. The campsite has an area designated for dog walking; a mown grass track running around the perimeter of one of the camping fields, the Dart Field; however it is not secure. This track is also partly gravel where it skirts the main field, existing at the Toilet Block. You may see the occasional Deer in the field but they soon disappear once they see a sign of human or animal activity. There are plenty of things one can do from the site including the White Lady waterfall which can be accessed from the nearby Lydford Gorge National Trust site. You can either traverse the well defined pathway through the wooded valley, which makes for a more pleasant experience than walking on the road or doing the roadway. The village of Lydford has a surprising amount of traffic passing through but has a variety of interesting architectural buildings and the lovely Castle Inn which is well worth a visit with its 15/16th century architecture. The Inn does a range of food and an equally impressive range of local beers too. There are also some very pleasant seating areas both at the front and rear of the building. The campground is very popular and deservedly so.

· via Google

Clara

Wonderful campsite. Very well run - clean and friendly with excellent showers. Views of Dartmoor are gorgeous! The village and local pub are very very charming. We will definitely be back this summer!

· via Google

Soozi B

What a beautiful place to pitch up. Stunning views. Great wardens and owners and facilities are just what you need and no more. Location is brilliant. Helpful guides to walks and cycles locally. Bus stops just down road at war memorial for Tavistock or Okehampton. Granite way and Lydford Gorge all on doorstep and the pub in the village is very good too. We will be back. Thanks to all that make this place amazing.

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
Lydford, Tavistock, Okehampton, EX20 4BH
Category
National Parks & Reserves
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Tavistock