West Lydford Wild Swim Spot – Gate through the hedge loop from Lydford-on-Fosse

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West Lydford Wild Swim Spot – Gate through the hedge loop from Lydford-on-Fosse

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West Lydford Wild Swim Spot – Gate through the hedge loop from Lydford-on-Fosse

02:24

9.35km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 3.57 km for 58 m

After 9.31 km for 56 m

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Parking

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54 m

St Peter's Church and River Brue, West Lydford

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful old bridge and church next to the river. Beautiful to ride past or head off on the path opposite the church and there are lots of points where …

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88 m

West Lydford Wild Swim Spot

Highlight • Beach

Wild swim spot in the river in West Lydford. Gets very busy on hot holidays! The river is clean and deep enough to swim. There is plenty of space alongside the river to park bikes.

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1.98 km

Gate through the hedge

Highlight • Structure

The gate is not obvious.

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3.60 km

Wooden gate in the hedge

Highlight • Structure

It looks like some folk turn left before the hedge.

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5.81 km

Starts off as double track, goes into a field before becoming really muddy and rutted. Before your brains get totally rattled you'll emerge into the community orchard by the river. Ahh wasn't that pleasant!

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9.33 km

River Brue Swimming Spot at West Lydford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This beautiful spot is perfect for a a break. Find about 330 feet (100 metres) of flower-lined water on the River Brue, ending with a weir and a bridge. The village church is nearby, so be respectful.

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