A gentle stroll along a disused railway line with deep cuttings made to take the GWR between Tavistock & Launceston. Water drips down the rock faces year round, keeping them green & lush. Head back the same way, or steeply descend on narrow woodland paths
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
1.6
Time
30 min
Type
Inland
Parking
Waterfall entrance, Lydford Gorge, Devon, EX20 4BL
About Lydford Gorge Railway Path, Lydford Gorge
Allow about 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Waterfall entrance, Lydford Gorge, Devon, EX20 4BL.
Walk map & stop-offs
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Launceston. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Waterfall entrance, Lydford Gorge, Devon, EX20 4BL
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
⛰️ Safety
Paths can be muddy and uneven after rain. Wear suitable footwear and let someone know your route on longer walks.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Inland Lydford Gorge Waterfall trail, Lydford Gorge Head into Lydford Gorge to find the 30-metre high Whitelady Waterfall on this steep but rewarding circular. Feel history under your feet… Trail guide →
- Inland Devil’s Cauldron Trail, Lydford Gorge Descend into Lydford Gorge on this circular & follow the narrow paths next to the River Lyd. Head through the ravine, stop… Trail guide →
- Inland The Packhorse Trail Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
