Whitelady Waterfall
This 30-meter-high waterfall has been drawing visitors in search of natural beauty since Victorian times. Most days the cascade flows gently down the rock face, but after heavy rain it transforms into a torrent.
Lydford Gorge
About Lydford Gorge
Bring your little (and not so little) explorers and adventure through the temperate rainforest at Lydford Gorge. Two trails take you down into the deepest river gorge in the South West. On the Waterfall trail admire the towering Whitelady Waterfall at almost 30 high. It changes with the weather and the seasons from a gentle cascade to a raging flow. Descend into the deepest part of the gorge on the Devil's Cauldron trail. Explore fascinating rock formations carved out by the River Lyd and brave the narrow rock steps to enter the Devil's Cauldron pothole on a platform over the water.
Devil's Cauldron
Descend into the deepest part of the gorge to find this large pothole where the River Lyd appears to boil as it flows below your feet. Brave the narrow rock steps to get onto the viewing platform suspended over the river.
Temperate rainforest
Lydford Gorge is filled with lush temperate rainforest. This globally rare habitat covers less than 1% of the planet.
Attraction Details
Opening Times
Regular Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:30
Open Saturday 1 March to Sunday 2 November 2025. 10am-4.30pm (3.30pm October and November)
Limited opening in winter.
Plan Your Visit
FAQs
Directions
Lydford Gorge
Lydford, Tavistock, Devon, EX20 4BH, England
Devil's Cauldron entrance, EX20 4BH. Waterfall entrance, EX20 4BL.
Tel: 01822820320
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