Lydford Devon Map

About Lydford

Lydford, a place where the ancient stones whisper tales of the West Country, holds a unique charm. It lies 10.9 km north-north-east of Tavistock (from Tavistock: bearing 14°T, OS grid SX 511 849), and is situated south of Bridestowe village. The village's very air seems to carry the scent of Dartmoor's wildness, a subtle perfume of heather and damp earth, particularly potent in the soft, diffused light that often bathes the landscape. Its medieval castle, a stark and proud silhouette against the sky, stands as a sentinel to centuries of history, its formidable presence a constant reminder of Lydford's past significance. The parish church, St. Petroc's, with its venerable tower, offers a quiet sanctuary, its stone worn smooth by the touch of countless generations. Lydford's location on the edge of the wild expanse of Dartmoor National Park lends it a singular character, a sense of being both sheltered and exposed to the elements.

About This Lydford Map Page

Explore Lydford, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.644816, -4.106946. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.