Steeped in romance and history Ride on the highest, steepest, water- Visit Lynton’s charming Lyn & Exmoor Museum powered funicular railway in the world! that brings to life the legends, great stories and romance of the area’s Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway 'Little Switzerland' is one of the most beautiful places colourful history. This incredible Victorian invention opened in 1890, joining Explore and discover the magic in the Exmoor National Park: the quaint the two villages of Lynton & Lynmouth, some 500ft (150m) World-famous poets Shelley harbour village of Lynmouth, and of England's 'Little Switzerland' apart. Two cars are joined by a continuous steel cable and and Coleridge took inspiration Lynton perched on the cliffs above. ascend and descend on the principle of balance. from this incredible landscape It’s the perfect base to discover, and R.D Blackmoor based his At the top, each car is filled with 700 gallons of water which explore and enjoy all that is novel ‘Lorna Doone’ here. then provides the weight to pull the other car up as it descends. the Exmoor National Park. It’s as simple as that, and the views are simply breathtaking. Learn more about the heroics Wonder at England’s of the Louisa Lifeboat and the highest sea cliffs rising devastation of the Lynmouth flood. over 800ft (245m) or walk one of the country’s deepest river gorges. Outdoor Activities This part of the Heritage Coast has the second The best way to experience Lynton highest tidal range in the & Lynmouth is to get outdoors and world and longest stretch of explore. Whether on foot, on horseback wooded coastline in the or mountain biking you’re sure to see British Isles. the most incredible scenery and wildlife. Looking for more thrills? Take to the waters and go wild swimming, Extraordinary Wildlife surfing, kayaking or coasteering, The Exmoor National Park is home or how about rock climbing to a variety of wildlife both great or even tree climbing? and small. The unique landscape There's lots to do. of Exmoor provides a truly special habitat for the rarest of flora and fauna. The best way to experience this unique environment is on foot or by Exmoor safari. Cardiff
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FIND THE PERFECT WALK. Cornwall Located on the Exmoor Coast of North Devon. Enjoy leisurely riverside or woodland walks or exhilarating coast and country walks with spectacular views.
www.lyntonwalks.co.uk www.visitlyntonandlynmouth.com www.visitlyntonandlynmouth.com The Valley of Rocks Lyn Valley Art Watersmeet This stunning valley is a unique, dramatic pre-historic & Crafts Centre National Trust outcrop created by the last ice age. Walk among the A fabulous exhibition of original Set in one of England’s strangely weathered and eerily named rock formations. work by artisans from across deepest river gorges Explore Hollerday Hill with its breathtaking views and Exmoor and North Devon. surrounded by ancient meet the valley’s famous feral goats and buzzards. woodland and beautiful Lynton Cinema waterfalls. Spend time exploring this Lynton is the smallest English town Watersmeet House to have its own cinema where you can is a 19th Century fishing beautifully wild and rugged watch the very latest movies. lodge and England’s oldest landscape. Edwardian tea room. A riverside walk like no other - a walker’s delight! Lynmouth
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A39 to -Gauge Railway Hillsford Bridge Explore Lynmouth Prepare to delight in this haven for wild flowers Barbrook Adventure! Services & Petrol Station A vibrant coastal village and unique wildlife including guillemots, razorbills Steam through the open steeped in history and and majestic birds of prey. Woody Bay Station countryside along a mile of for Steam Trains charm, surrounded by the original railway enjoying Watch out for seals and dolphins Barnstaple & stunning views over Exmoor the wild and beautiful who regularly visit our waters. Motorways and the Bristol Channel. Exmoor National Park.