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Lydford Forest Entrance


(Average user rating4 unrated 4/5)

About Lydford Forest Entrance

Leave the car behind at the forest entrance and enjoy a walk around Lydford Forest - a wonderfully peaceful woodland.

How to get there:

Lydford Forest Entrance is in Lydford.
Heading south on the A30 from Okehampton join the A386 at Sourton Down. Turn right off the A386 in to Lydford village. In the centre of the village turn right at the war memorial and continue along this road for approximately 1km before turning left on to the signposted forest track.
Launceston, Tavistock, and Lydford village are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SX497851
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Activities

WalkingCyclingWildlife ActivitiesHeritagePicnicView Point
HorseRiding.gif With the exception of bridleways horse riders require a permit to ride in these woods. Please contact the District Office on 01392 832262 for an application form.

Contact:

West England District
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01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Lydford forest has to be one of the most beautiful, peaceful and restful places I have ever been to anywhere. I love it..........

MikeP, 6/Feb/2010
4 Stars 4 Stars

Needs better access, but pond and river very nice.

Robert Cooke, 7/Jun/2009

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