Lynton Lynmouth Cliff Railway
The world s highest steepest fully water powered funicular cliff railway the only remaining water powered railway in the uk and one of just.
Lynton lynmouth cliff railway. Information also available for group bookings and disabled access. The famous lynton lynmouth cliff railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world. 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. The lynton and lynmouth cliff railway is the uk s only fully water powered railway and bronze winner of devon s large attraction of the year 2018.
Built in 1888 it remains the world s highest and the steepest fully water powered railway and one of three examples left in the world. On the 13th january 2020 a new top wheel encasement system slotted into place at the lynton lynmouth cliff railway. 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. 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. Fares for the lynton and lynmouth cliff railway including the prices for singles and returns. It will be one of the highlights of the day for mums dads and the kids. No family trip to the picturesque towns of lynton and lynmouth would be complete without a trip on the world famous cliff railway it s the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns.