Lydford

On the west of Dartmoor in Devon Lydford Gorge is perhaps the most well known thing about this village between Okehampton and Tavistock. The waterfall known as White Lady Waterfall sits the top of the gorge and fast and furious Devil's Cauldron is at the bottom. You can walk around the edge of the gorge, but it's not for the faint hearted. A less nerve racking walk is on a winding path that overlooks the Gorge. The National Trust entrance and shop has literature
and a refreshment room close the northern end, where you can get a reviving pot of tea during the summer months. Wheelchair users can only enjoy parts of the pathways as large stretches would be impossible. But folks with wheelchairs will certainly enjoy the nearby Granite Way cycle route nearby. Meldon Viaduct is especially spectacular and the very pretty church at Sourton is accessible from the path.

Stay at a Lydford Hotel.

There is accommodation for your horse at Lydford House near to Lydford Gorge National Trust property on the West of Dartmoor. Stabling and treks over the Moor on offer so dogs and horses are most welcome. See review + photos ->
Lydford House Okehampton (Lory & Steve) EX20 4AU Tel. 01822 820347 B&B from £85 room per night. Evening meals.

Self catering near to Lydford.

Barn conversion on working farm 250 years history. Double, twin + small single. Budget sleeps 5. Next to Dartmoor Gliding Society. Dogs taken by arrangement. Near Route 27 of the National Cycle Trail and not far from Tavistock.
The Hayloft, Higher Farm, Heathfield, Tavistock PL19 0LB (Stacey family) e-mail 01822 810785

Camping and a camping barn at Lydford.

Caravan park & camping, well behaved dogs on leads welcome, March to November.
Lydford Caravan & Camping Park, Lydford, near Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BE Telephone 01822 820497
Grid Reference SX 511 852.

Camping Barn at Lydford. YHA member.at the Fox & Hounds Hotel, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, Tel 01629 592700  website Hostel style accommodation with bunk beds. 2 sleeping areas that sleep up to 10 overnight visitors in total. NO KITCHEN OR CATERING FACILITIES.

But Pub - The Fox and Hounds right next door, serves breakfasts and all the usual (good) pub food. Parking, hot water and showers available.TV lounge too. Bunk only £8 per night. Bunk & Breakfast £16 Add £3 for linen.

££ cash points in the Lydford area.

Here's a link to Traveline, a very easy to use website to find your Lydford bus timetable.
Simply type your starting point, destination, and the relevant travel dates into the boxes on
the Traveline Public Transport website to find the bus you need. It's brilliant !!