Circular Walks Around Lynton And Lynmouth
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.
Circular walks around lynton and lynmouth. Of the many spectacular coastal walks in britain this must rank as one of the top 5 walks. Starting from lynmouth the route climbs to contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to watersmeet. This 6 mile circular walk requires a little more energy to complete with a pit stop at watersmeet house for tea and cake. Lynmouth walk 7 7 miles lynmouth walk 9 miles lynton walk wheel and push chair friendly 2 7 miles lynton walk 5 miles lynton walk 6 miles lynton walk 8 1 miles malmsmead lorna doone walk 6 miles malmsmead walk 7 4 miles malmsmead doone valley walk 8 miles malmsmead walk 8 5 miles simonsbath walk 3 5 miles simonsbath walks 7 5 or 11 5 miles trentishoe down walk 5 7 miles.
There are many rapids and waterfalls to enjoy. Walk out of the car park at the top left corner towards the white metal bridge. The first half of the walk is along the picturesque east lyn river gorge. The water powered railway opened in 1890 at a cost of 8000 was part of an extensive scheme to open lynmouth and lynton up to the many commercial possibilities being enjoyed by the neighbouring resorts of minehead and ilfracombe by virtue of their position on the busy bristol channel.
Lynmouth circular via watersmeet and countisbury 1. Lynton lynmouth the walking capital of exmoor. A circular walk starting and finishing in the north devon town of lynmouth. Most of the walks start out from lynton lynmouth and encompass many of the area s interesting and unique landmarks such as the valley of rocks brendon countisbury and the heddon valley.
The east lyn river itself is a fast flowing waterway tumbling across a rock strewn river bed. Located on the stunning north devon coast and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of exmoor national park. 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. Find information on walks in lynton lynmouth and across exmoor and north devon.
This area is a clear area of grass with splendid views all the way back along the gorge to lynton lynmouth. When you arrive at watersmeet house cross the two bridges to the right. This exmoor walk includes coast valley and high level sections. The highlight of this walk although there are many is the iron age fort site.
National trails long distance paths.