White Lady Waterfall, 30-meter waterfall in Lydford Gorge, Devon, England
White Lady Waterfall is a 30-meter cascade in Lydford Gorge, Devon, plunging over a vertical limestone cliff face into the River Lyd. Water creates a white spray pattern against the dark rock as it falls.
The waterfall and surrounding gorge attracted many Victorian travelers who documented its natural features through paintings and written accounts. This artistic attention made it a notable destination for nature enthusiasts of the 1800s.
The name comes from local stories about a ghostly woman in white who appears near the falls on moonlit nights. This legend shapes how visitors experience and talk about the place.
The site is best reached on foot via trails that start from Lydford and lead into the gorge. Paths can be slippery, especially after rain, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The waterfall sits within a temperate rainforest, a rare ecosystem in Britain that supports specialized mosses and ferns. These moisture-loving plants thrive thanks to the constant damp and mist in the gorge.
Location: Brentor
Location: Lydford
Part of: River Lyd, Lydford Gorge
GPS coordinates: 50.63175,-4.12111
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Devon combines historical sites and natural landscapes across a region in southwest England. The area extends from moorlands in Dartmoor National Park to cliffs along the Bristol Channel and English Channel coasts. Visitors find Norman castle ruins like Totnes Castle and Okehampton Castle, Georgian manor houses such as Saltram House, medieval villages, and monastery sites like Buckland Abbey. The landscape appears in forms of granite formations, waterfalls, remote beaches, and ancient woodlands. Places include Wistman's Wood with its gnarled oak trees, the rock formations at Valley of the Rocks near Lynton, the historic fishing village of Clovelly with its steep streets, and the sandy beaches at Bantham and Mothercombe. Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall drops directly into the sea, while Blackchurch Rock stands as a coastal formation. Gardens like RHS Garden Rosemoor display botanical collections, and industrial sites such as the water-powered Finch Foundry or the Dartmouth Steam Railway document past working environments. Beer Quarry Caves offer views into historic underground stone quarrying.
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