Walks around Lifton Devon
12.9 miles (20.7 km)
This pretty Devon based village is located near the confluence of the rivers Wolf and Lyd and also the border with Cornwall.
This walk from the village takes you along the Two Castles Trail and the West Devon Way to visit the neighbouring village of Lydford. Here you can visit the wonderful Lydford Gorge, one of the walking highlights of the area.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Lifton. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.
Lifton Ordnance Survey Map 
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Lifton Open Street Map 
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Lifton OS Map 
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Lifton Open Street Map 
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Walks near Lifton
- Two Castles Trail - Follow the Two Castles trail from Devon into Cornwall and enjoy beautiful countryside, woodland and downland
- West Devon Way - Explore the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park on this walk through beautiful Devon.
The route begins in Okehampton and passes through Sourton, Lydford, Mary Tavy, Tavistock and Bickleigh before finishing in the maritime city of Plymouth.
Trail highlights include the picturesque Meldon Reservoir and the town of Lydford with its noteworthy castle and nearby Lydford Gorge - Lydford Gorge - Lydford Gorge is a splendid place to visit for a short circular walk through dramatic surroundings
- Launceston - This Cornish town sits on the border with Devon in the lovely Tamar Valley
- Roadford Lake - This beautiful 730 acre lake and country park in Dartmoor is perfect for a waterside cycle or walk
- Tavy Cleave and Hare Tor - This circular walk takes you to this lovely steep-sided valley of the River Tavy in the Dartmoor National Park
- Granite Way - This lovely, largely off road cycle route runs from Okehampton to Lydford Gorge through the Dartmoor National Park
- Dartmoor Way - This epic long distance circular walk takes you on a tour of the wonderful Dartmoor National Park.On the circular route you will pass Okehampton, Chagford, Moretonhampstead, Buckfastleigh, Princetown, Foggintor Quarry and Tavistock as you make your way around this circular route
- Brat Tor and Widgery Cross - This walk climbs to Brat Tor and Widgery Cross near Lydford in the Dartmoor National Park.
Photos
Cottages at Lifton
River Lyd at Lifton