Lynton And Lynmouth Coastal Walks

The final section of the walk down the south west coast path back into lynmouth gives spectacular views along the coast and across to wales.

Lynton and lynmouth coastal walks. This exmoor walk includes coast valley and high level sections. As well as the stunning scenery the valley of rocks are home to a herd of feral goats and the rare exmoor pony. The walk starts at the lynton station of the cliff railway which is the easiest way to climb up the 500 feet 140 metres ascent from lynmouth. This unique water powered funicular railway was opened in 1890 and was built to connect the harbour of lynmouth with the cliff top town of lynton.

A challenging route exploring everything that lynmouth has to offer including breathtaking coastal views inspirational rock formations iron age hillforts and danish invaders and riverside walks between thickly wooded hillsides teeming with wildlife. Turn off down b3234 to lynmouth. These two picturesque towns lynmouth on the exmoor coast at the mouth of the west lyn river and lynton other perched high on a cliff above are surrounded by the most beautiful coastline countryside and moorland. Located on the stunning north devon coast and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of exmoor national park it s easy to see the appeal of lynton lynmouth as a top walking holiday destination.

From the dramatic and rugged coastline and open moors to secluded river valleys and wooded cleaves it s amazing to find such a rich and varied landscape within this small yet outstandingly beautiful corner of england. Before the railway was constructed packhorses and donkeys were used to haul goods up to the town. Lynmouth circular via watersmeet and countisbury. Starting from lynmouth the route climbs to contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to watersmeet.

It offers help and assistance that enables visitors to enjoy the most from their visit and is a valuable resource to the local community. It s been said that lynton lynmouth are a walker s paradise and we agree. The incredible walks along the south west coast path near lynton lynmouth include countisbury hill and foreland point with stunning views over lynmouth bay. Built between 1887 and 1890 with most of the rock being cut by hand this is one of several cliff railways built around england by local entrepreneur george newnes see the hollerday hill walk.

Visit lynton lynmouth is the place to find places to stay things to do restaurants cafes and attractions in and around the twin towns of lynton lynmouth. A classic easy 2 5 mile circular walk along a relatively level section of the south west coast path between lynton and the spectacular valley of rocks. Facilities and access. From here you can walk east towards porlock and explore the longest section of wooded coastline in england.

Service 300 with connections to combe martin and ilfracombe.