Lynton And Lynmouth Water Lift
The famous lynton lynmouth cliff railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world.
Lynton and lynmouth water lift. This unique victorian lift which travels down the cliff between lynton and lynmouth is great fun as well as being steeped in history. The lynton and lynmouth cliff railway is a water powered funicular railway joining the twin towns of lynton and lynmouth on the rugged coast of north devon in southwest england. Lynton and lynmouth are separated by a high cliff making it hard for people and goods to move between them. Lynton and lynmouth cliff railway the unique victorian water powered lift.
Lifts such as saltburn cliff lift and the folkestone leas cliff lift have encapsulated water powered systems which means that they need to re pump the water back to the top using electric motors to be used again. 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. Enjoy stunning views of the north devon coastline as you ride the steepest totally water powered railway in the world or relax in our cliff top cafe with a traditional devon cream tea. 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.
The lynton and lynmouth cliff railway is the only fully water powered railway in the uk. Devon s famous lynton lynmouth funicular cliff railway is the most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns will be the highlight of any visit. In the late 1800s interest arose in building a funicular or cliff lift to join them. This historic funicular cliff railway connects the twin towns of lynton and lynmouth providing stunning coastal views that will be the highlight of any visit.
It offers help and assistance that enables visitors to enjoy the most from their visit and is a valuable resource to the local community. No family trip to the picturesque towns of lynton and lynmouth in north devon would be complete without a ride on the famous funicular cliff lift.