Exploring North Devon – Lynmouth and Lynton - By: SallyN

Situated on the beautiful North coast of Devon in the South West region of England, Lynmouth and Lynton offer a unique holiday experience. With the dramatic North coast on one side and the beautiful Exmoor National Park on the other, Lynmouth and Lynton offer a perfect holiday base to explore some of North Devon’s delights.

Popular with both families and couples alike, there is much to keep you occupied. Alongside beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and the stunning Exmoor National Park, there are also many nearby attractions and activities to experience. There are a number of places to stay in these two towns including guest houses and quaint characteristic North Devon hotels.

It was the Victorians that made these beautiful twin towns holiday destinations, even naming Lynmouth as the ‘Little Switzerland of England’. These areas also offered inspirations to famous poets such as Southney and Shelley.

Walks
Valley of Rocks
Dominating the valley of Lynton is the Castle Rock, where Exmoor meets the sea. There is a spectacular walk which starts and finishes at Lynton, the higher of the two towns. It passes the dramatic landscape of the Valley of Rocks, to the west of the town, giving superb views over the Valley and the sea beyond and returning to the town, other weathered formations bear names such as Ragged Jack & Devil’s Cheesewring. The valley is also populated by mountain goats.

Devon’s Little Switzerland Walk
This is a circular walk which is based around the picturesque town of Lynmouth. To start the walk will follow the valley of the East Lyn River while the return walk (which follows the same route as the Two Moors Way and Tarka Trail), is a high airy walk along the valley top.

Attractions
Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the perfect day out for everyone. It is the most adventurous way to travel between these two historic towns, providing spectacular views overlooking the North Devon coastline.

Exmoor Zoo
Exmoor Zoo opened back in 1982 and has since established into an ideal family attraction, full of things to do and see. Conservation is a big aspect of the zoo and has played a key role in the progression of the zoo.

Exmoor Falconry
Exmoor Falconry offers a great day out for all the family. The falconry has a unique collection of owls, birds of prey and animals in their visitor attraction, plus there are a range of outdoor activities where you can participate in full or half day bird of prey experiences, owl experiences and excellent horse-riding over Exmoor.

West Lyn River
The West Lyn River rises high in Exmoor, Somerset and joins the East Lyn at Lynmouth. The lower reaches of the river near Lynmouth are known as the Glen Lyn Gorge which is a popular tourist attraction- the Power of Water Visitor Attraction. Here there are many interactive things to keep the children occupied and the view from the gorge is spectacular.

About the Author

There are many things to experience in the beautiful towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, with the coast on one side and Exmoor on the other. Stay in one of the many guest houses and or North Devon hotels – there are a few to choose from.

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