Attraction set to reopen after mudslide closure

The National Trust's visitor operations and experience manager at Lydford Gorge said a "torrent of water" battered the rock face

The National Trust has plans to reopen one of its attractions in Devon after it was closed due to a mudslide caused by flash flooding.

Simon Thompson, visitor operations and experience manager at Lydford Gorge, near Okehampton, said the plan was to open the Devil's Cauldron walkway on Monday - following its closure in late February.

After heavy rainfall, a "torrent of water" battered the rock face above the walkway leading to the viewing area, Mr Thompson said.

He said "all the vegetation" had been washed away, but a specialist contractor would be helping to get the site safe for reopening.

Mr Thompson advised people to continue to check the National Trust website for updates before travelling.

While the Devil's Cauldron has remained closed, the Lydford Gorge waterfall trail, tea-room, and toilets have remained open to visitors, he added.