Lynton & Lynmouth North Devon.
Famous for its stunning views of the North Devon coastline and endless pathways, the towns of Lynton and Lynmouth are connected by a historical water-powered Cliff Railway, which is heavily used by both locals and visitors alike. The Cliff Railway connects Lynton with the considerably lower beachfront town of Lynmouth, saving tourists a tiring walk between these two towns.
Lynton and Lynmouth reside within the vast Exmoor National Park, which has become the natural setting for a number of acclaimed novels, such as Lorna Doone and Tarka the Otter. A harbour once used by smugglers and lying where the forested gorge of the winding West Lyn River joins with the seafront, these towns have irrefutable charm and a very comprehensive Tourist Information Centre (TIC), which resides within Lynton Town Hall, a grand mansion-like building opened at the turn of the 20th century and gifted to the community by Sir George Newnes.
Places to see in ( Lynmouth - UK )
Places to see in ( Lynmouth - UK )
Lynmouth is a village in Devon, England, on the northern edge of Exmoor. The village straddles the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers, in a gorge 700 feet below Lynton, which was the only place to expand to once Lynmouth became as built-up as possible. Both villages are connected by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which works two cable-connected cars by gravity, using water tanks.
The two villages are a civil parish governed by Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council. The parish boundaries extend southwards from the coast, and include hamlets such as Barbrook and small moorland settlements such as East Ilkerton, West Ilkerton and Shallowford.
The South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail pass through, and the Two Moors Way runs from Ivybridge in South Devon to Lynmouth; the Samaritans Way South West runs from Bristol to Lynton, and the Coleridge Way from Nether Stowey to Lynmouth. Lynmouth was described by Thomas Gainsborough, who honeymooned there with his bride Margaret Burr, as the most delightful place for a landscape painter this country can boast.
The Sillery Sands beach [a] is just off the South West Coast Path and is used by naturists. Percy Bysshe Shelley, his wife Harriet and his sister-in-law Eliza stayed in Lynmouth between June and August 1812. Shelley worked on political pamphlets and on the poem Queen Mab. He was delighted with the village.
A lifeboat station was established in Lynmouth on 20 January 1869, five months after the sailing vessel Home was wrecked nearby. The lifeboat was kept in a shed on the beach, until a purpose-built boat house was built at the harbour. The village of Hollow Bay in The Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert is based on Lynmouth; Devil's Cleave is based on the East Lyn Valley and Watersmeet. The book brings together two stories, that of child evacuees during the Second World War and that of the 1952 flood disaster that devastated Lynmouth.
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From the opening shots of the Valley of Rocks on the edge of Exmoor, to the red sunsets over Saunton Sands, let us take you on a journey through North Devon. Follow the deer running across the moor, see the boats sailing past Appledore and Instow, enjoy a surf, put your feet up on the sand: this is life in North Devon and there’s nowhere else we’d rather be.
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Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon
Exploring the Devon cliffs, the highest in England at 800ft. We stayed at the Camping and Caravan Club site in Lynton. A beautiful setting with views of the sea and stunning sunsets. There are two walking routes into Lynton and Lynmouth; footpath through the Valley of Rocks or along a small country road (no cars).
To walk through the valley of rocks turn right out of the campsite and then right again down the side of the campsite. It is beautiful all the way, there are a few different routes, some more difficult than others, we took the most direct which was steep at one point as you’ll see in the video. From the roundabout in the valley of rocks take the cliff edge route into Lynton. This is a mile long and stunning.
To walk into Lynton using the country road turn left out of the campsite and just keep following the road straight all the way. It rises for 200ft before dropping down steeply. To walk back this way from sea level at Lynmouth you need to be prepared to walk up 1000ft (a third the height of Mt. Snowdown) so make sure you are up to it! The funicular from Lynton to Lynmouth will take you half way in height but its still a big climb. (May 2019 - £3.90pp return)
While in Lynmouth we walked the Julia Bradbury walk to Watersmeet. This is a must do, it’s beautiful every step of the way. There is a café at Watersmeet, after this there’s a steep climb up to the cliffs but the rewards make it worth the effort.
Here’s a link to the whole walk from the Campsite down to Lynmouth, around the Julia Bradbury walk and back:
On our way to Devon we stayed at a Motorhome Pub Stopover. The Fox at Easter Compton. There is a lovely short walk from the Pub, details:
We arrived in Devon early so while we were waiting we parked up and did a short walk, the views were stunning, details here:
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Lydford Gorge - Devon Holiday Attractions
Lydford gorge presents two impressive waterfalls and the Devil´s Cauldron in beautiful surroundings. The well-kept National Trust site near Tavistock offers lovely walks and lots of things to enjoy.
Places to see in ( Lynton - UK )
Places to see in ( Lynton - UK )
Lynton is a small town on the Exmoor coast in Devon, England standing on top of the cliffs above the picturesque harbour village of Lynmouth, to which it is connected by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway. Lynton was once the terminus for the narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, which served both towns.
In Lynton is the Parish Church of St Mary, which stands overlooking the sea, surrounded by shops and hotels. The tower is mainly 13th century but the church itself has been enlarged and altered — most notably in 1741, when the nave was rebuilt, and later in Victorian times.
Many of the town's buildings were constructed in the latter part of the 19th century and the early 20th century. The town hall was given to the town by Sir George Newnes, Bart., a major benefactor of the town; it was opened on 15 August 1900. He also gave the town the Congregational church on Lee Road. Evidence of Iron Age activity can be found at the nearby Roborough Castle. The novel Lorna Doone was set in the Lynton area.
The South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail pass through, and the Two Moors Way runs from Ivybridge in South Devon to Lynmouth; the Samaritans Way South West runs from Bristol to Lynton and the Coleridge Way from Nether Stowey to Lynmouth. Half a mile to the west are the spectacular Valley of Rocks and Wringcliff Bay.
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The Best of Southern England
Experience the best of Southern England. Included in your visual journey will be the beautiful gardens at Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, exploration of the university city of Oxford, and the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
You will continue west through the scenic Cotswolds, stopping at the Elizabethan village of Broadway and a 12th-century destroyed monastary in Wales. Visit the amazing Roman excavations in Bath and take a walking tour to Jane Austen's literary home.
You are invited to contemplate the mysterious Stonehenge and then cross the Salisbury Plain on your way to the magnificient Salisbury Cathedral (tallest steeple in England). Then see the seaside resort of Brighton at nightfall as well as the wonderful Royal Pavilion.
Your last stop before going to London will be the medieval, moated Leeds Castle - home of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
Top 10 Best Things to do in Exmoor National Park, England
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List of Best Things to do in Exmoor National Park, England
Surfside Kayak Hire and Sales
North Devon Hawk Walks
Exmoor Photography Course
Exmoor Adventures
Outdoor Shop & Kayak Centre
Rock and Rapid Adventures
Lynton Cinema
Valley of the Rocks
Valley of Rocks Walk-South West Coast Path
Watersmeet Trail
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
The Lynton and Lynmouth funicular cliff railway joins the town of Lynmouth at the foot of the cliff with Lynton at the top. The ride provides spectacular views of the Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coastline.
When each car is 'docked' with full water tanks (700 gallons) at both stations the cars are in balance (weighing the same) and are ready for loading. As passengers board, the variations are accommodated for by the brakes which clamp the cars to the rails. Each car's brakes can hold the weight of both cars fully laden. In addition to this the lower car has a water operated locking device which clamps the car to the bottom station.
When loaded, the drivers use pre-arranged bell signals, unlock the safety locking device - then both cars brakes are released. The lower driver then discharges water (if required) to make the top car heavier. Sometimes this is achieved with the weight of passengers alone and no water is used. The top car then rolls down the rails - at the same time pulling the lower car up. Each car has two sets of brakes which are water operated. The 'governor', which in turn, is driven by the main wheels operate one set. These brakes have shoes which press down on the top surface of the rail and actually lift the car off the rail by 2mm, thereby relying on the weight of the car to give maximum friction between the rail and the brake shoes.
The other set of brakes work in reverse to a conventional brake system, such as that found in a motor car. In a car, the driver presses the pedal to apply the brakes. However, on the railway, the brakes are permanently on - operated by a large water accumulator via the drivers hand wheel. This means when the cars are unattended, the brakes clamp it to the rails making it impossible to move under any circumstances. These brakes are a calliper type which clamp each side of the crown of the rail.
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