Area Info for Lydford (Devon)

About Lydford, Devon

Lydford is a small village located in the county of Devon, South West England. It is renowned for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings. The village is situated within the Dartmoor National Park, offering scenic views and access to outdoor activities such as walking and exploring the natural landscape. Historically, Lydford has been known for its medieval castle ruins, which are a prominent feature of the village. The Lydford Castle, built in the 11th century, played a strategic role in the region's history and is a popular site for visitors interested in England's medieval past. Lydford also features the Lydford Gorge, a National Trust property famous for its dramatic waterfalls, lush woodland, and walking trails. The gorge is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists seeking to experience the natural beauty of Devon. The village has a small community with local amenities including a pub, a church, and some shops. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the wider Dartmoor area and enjoying outdoor pursuits. Lydford's rich history, natural beauty, and tranquil setting make it a notable location within Devon, attracting visitors interested in history, nature, and outdoor activities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Lydford Primary School0.89 miles
School Road, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AU
Bridestowe Primary School2.74 miles
Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4EL
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School3.19 miles
Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4DP
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School3.81 miles
Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PR
Boasley Cross Community Primary School5.20 miles
Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4JH
Lamerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.11 miles
Lamerton, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8RJ
Mount Kelly6.22 miles
Parkwood Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0HZ
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School6.66 miles
Dolvin Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9EA
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School6.77 miles
School Close, Greenlands Estate, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HW
Milton Abbot School6.95 miles
Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0PS
Lifton Community Primary School7.12 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Tavistock Community Primary & Nursery School7.20 miles
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX
Tavistock College7.38 miles
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD
Whitchurch Community Primary School7.61 miles
School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR
Okehampton College8.09 miles
Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit8.15 miles
Glendale Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JB
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tavistock6.77 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD
Tavistock Hospital7.00 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton8.19 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Launceston10.70 miles
11 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AJ
Market Street Clinic10.72 miles
3 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BQ
Launceston Hospital10.73 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Launceston Medical Centre10.74 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
The Kensey Centre10.82 miles
30 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AE
Callington Community Clinic13.23 miles
Haye Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7JJ
Woolwell Centre14.55 miles
Darklake Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7TR
Woolwell Medical Centre14.60 miles
School Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7TH
Holsworthy Link Centre15.47 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
The Plymouth Dialysis Unit15.72 miles
Eaton Business Park, 184 Plymbridge Road, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7FL
Ernesettle Primary Care Centre (Regional Hearing Specialists)15.79 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Ernsettle Surgery15.79 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Ernesettle Primary Care Centre15.79 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
GP
Tavyside Health Centre6.87 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9FD
Abbey Surgery6.99 miles
28 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU
The Surgery7.12 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE8.27 miles
East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
Okement Surgery8.45 miles
Okehampton Hospital, Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Princetown Surgery8.88 miles
Princetown Community Centre, Princetown, Devon, PL20 6QE
Gunnislake Health Centre9.41 miles
The Orchard, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9JZ
Yelverton Surgery10.71 miles
Yelverton Surgery, Westella Road, Yelverton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AS
Launceston Medical Centre10.74 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
Abbey Surgery11.88 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, PL20 7EJ
The Surgery11.88 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EJ
Chagford Health Centre12.36 miles
Chagford, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8BW
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 12.50 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Blake House Surgery12.90 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Callington Health Centre13.28 miles
Haye Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AW
Devonshire House14.45 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Hospital
Tavistock Community Hospital7.00 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Okehampton Hospital8.45 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Launceston General Hospital10.73 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Moretonhampstead Hospital15.39 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital15.69 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Holsworthy Hospital15.70 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Derriford Hospital15.82 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary15.82 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre16.12 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
St Barnabas Hospital17.03 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital18.36 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
Mount Gould Local Care Centre18.44 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Lee Mill Hospital18.91 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Liskeard Community Hospital19.43 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital19.58 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Torrington Hospital21.37 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Pharmacy
Boots6.68 miles
5 - 6 Duke Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BA
Day Lewis Plc6.75 miles
81 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AQ
Tavyside Pharmacy7.10 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9BB
Morrisons Pharmacy7.10 miles
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AA
Lloydspharmacy8.16 miles
31-32 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HB
Boots8.16 miles
27-28 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
Gunnislake Pharmacy9.41 miles
Gunnislake Health Centre, The Orchard, Gunnislake, PL18 9JZ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy10.38 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HG
Day Lewis Plc10.70 miles
9 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AA
Boots10.73 miles
28 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.74 miles
8 Moorland Villas, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6DT
Ir Peacock Chemist11.89 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Fore Street, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7AA
Chagford Pharmacy12.26 miles
5 The Square, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8AA
Lloydspharmacy13.17 miles
17-18 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AE
North Tawton Pharmacy14.32 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Tesco Stores Limited14.54 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, 2 Woolwell Crescent, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7RF
Leisure
Park
BLACK-A-TOR COPSE4.54 miles
SYDENHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.61 miles
HAYNE MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.40 miles
ROADFORD LAKE6.70 miles
TAVISTOCK VIADUCT WALK6.91 miles
OLD TOWN PARK7.52 miles
SIMMONS PARK (Grade II Listed)8.00 miles
WISTMAN'S WOOD8.22 miles
OCKMENT8.23 miles
ENDSLEIGH (Grade I Listed)8.45 miles
DARTMOOR10.05 miles
WERRINGTON PARK (Grade II Listed)10.84 miles
COTEHELE (Grade II* Listed)11.37 miles
KIT HILL11.49 miles
WOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)11.50 miles
LOPWELL DAM12.52 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Tavistock6.57 miles
Tavistock, PL19 0BJ
Co-op Tavistock6.71 miles
Market Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DB
SPAR Tavistock7.04 miles
Spar, 14 Fore Street, Devon, PL19 8DZ
Tesco Tavistock (Superstore)7.53 miles
Plymouth Rd Retail Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9QN
Morrisons Tavistock7.60 miles
128-130 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DS
Lidl Tavistock7.60 miles
142-152 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 9DS
Co-op Okehampton8.15 miles
Okehampton, EX20 1HN
Waitrose Okehampton8.19 miles
School Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1WL
Lidl Okehampton8.23 miles
School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EU
Londis Princetown Post Office & Store8.70 miles
Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QE
Costcutter Okehampton8.72 miles
1 Stannary Court, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QF
SPAR Okehampton8.98 miles
Spar, Exeter Road, Devon, EX20 1QQ
Horrabridge Stores9.39 miles
Commercial Road, Horrabridge PL20 7QB
Gunnislake Stores9.43 miles
17 Fore Street, Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9BN
Nisa Local10.08 miles
Nisa Local - Pearces Service Station, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EE
Tesco Launceston (Superstore)10.46 miles
Tavistock Rd, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HG
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport15.46 miles
Exeter International Airport31.35 miles
Bus Stop
Castle Inn (NE)0.36 miles
The Castle Inn (SW)0.37 miles
Lydford Gorge Main Entr (N)0.43 miles
Lydford Gorge (N)0.43 miles
Lydford Gorge opp Main Entr (S)0.43 miles
War Memorial (NE)0.52 miles
War Memorial (SW)0.52 miles
Lydford House Hotel (E)0.83 miles
Lydford House Hotel (W)0.84 miles
Dartmoor Inn (NE)1.14 miles
Dartmoor Inn (SW)1.17 miles
Lydford Gorge Lower Entr (E)1.18 miles
Lydford Gorge Lower Entr (W)1.19 miles
Lydford Gorge (W)1.20 miles
Bush Park Farm (E)1.20 miles
Bush Park Farm (W)1.21 miles
Ferry Port
Devonport Ferry Terminal18.86 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal18.98 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage19.37 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal19.47 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal19.49 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing19.68 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing19.87 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing23.11 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing23.24 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing23.25 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing24.32 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing26.05 miles
Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing27.36 miles
Bantham Ferry Landing27.56 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing27.87 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing28.02 miles
Railway Station
Okehampton Rail Station7.97 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station10.03 miles
Calstock Rail Station11.00 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station11.30 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station11.66 miles
Bere Ferrers Rail Station13.74 miles
Saltash Rail Station16.97 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station17.13 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station17.16 miles
Keyham Rail Station17.90 miles
Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station18.40 miles
Plymouth Rail Station18.55 miles
Devonport Rail Station18.62 miles
Yeoford Rail Station19.30 miles
St Germans Rail Station19.31 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station19.66 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX20 4B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment582
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
SEDGEFORD HOUSE
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£605,000
2025-08-05
detached
freehold
SMALLANDS FARM
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BP		£815,000
2020-12-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-01-11   £670,000
FOREST LODGE
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BP		£800,000
2020-11-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-12-07   £710,000
HARTSWOOD
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£955,000
2020-11-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
SWALLOW BARN
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BP		£316,500
2020-09-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
LARRICK HOUSE
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£735,000
2019-07-26
detached
freehold
LARRICK COTTAGE
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£350,000
2018-04-27
detached
freehold
MOORCROFT
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£285,000
2016-11-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2001-09-05   £80,000
HOLMELEIGH
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£565,000
2014-11-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-04-06   £522,500
HAZELDENE
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£390,000
2014-09-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-11-27   £138,000
Sold 1996-04-04   £62,400
SPRING HOUSE
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BJ		£475,000
2014-07-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-02-24   £435,000
Sold 2002-11-15   £285,000
EASTDOWN
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BP		£320,000
2010-07-16
detached
freehold
RADDON BARTON
LYDFORD
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4BP		£495,000
2006-12-08
detached
freehold
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