National parks · South West England
River Lyd, Devon
In or near Lifton.
The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford G
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford Gorge, the deepest gorge in South West England.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford Gorge, the deepest gorge in South West England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6330, -4.2996
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Lifton
- Postcode
- PL16 0DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Lyd, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Lyd, Devon?
- River Lyd, Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL16 0DD), in the parish of Lifton.
- What is River Lyd, Devon?
- The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford G
- How do I get to River Lyd, Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL16 0DD.
- Is River Lyd, Devon a protected site?
- Yes — River Lyd, Devon is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is River Lyd, Devon free to visit?
- Yes, River Lyd, Devon is free to enter.
- How do I get to River Lyd, Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL16 0DD.