Lydford Castle

This castle is one of two castles which existed at lydford. The other is now destroyed but the existing one pictured here was built in AD1195 and has a lower storey underground - read more about the castle here.

Black Rock Pool

On Dartmoor near Lydford you can go swimming!

A beautiful spot on the edge of the moor, where many residents and visitors alike can enjoy a dip in the refreshing waters of this natural river pool.

Lydford Gorge

This famous beauty spot run by the National Trust is only 3 miles from Westlea.

There are woodland trails winding through a deep-cut ravine alongside the river Lyd leading down to the thunderous 90 ft Whitelady waterfall and then on to 'Walk the plank' over the Devil's Cauldron whirlpools. There are also wildlife-watching hides located along the Railway Trail above the gorge.

Read more about Lydford Gorge on the official website: Lydford Gorge

Brentor - the church of St.Michael de Rupe

St Michael's is a very small and ancient structure, standing on the summit of this conical tor, 1130 feet high which rises abruptly on an elevated down. It has a tower and three bells, and has recently been re-pewed.

Tradition says it was built by a merchant, who, being overtaken by a storm at sea, vowed that if he landed safely in Plymouth Sound he would erect a church on the first point of land he saw.