Lynton/Lynmouth (Devon)

Lynmouth Marina

Lynton and Lynmouth are actually twin towns on the north coast of Devon in Exmoor National Park: Lynton is located on top of the cliffs about 150 metres above sea level and in Lynmouth the River Lyn flows into the sea – or Bristol Channel to be precise.

Both places are very popular with tourists, especially in the summer months, and a special attraction is the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which connects the upper and lower towns. From Lynmouth, you can enter the deep and wooded valley of the River Lyn and visit Watersmeet (where East Lyn and West Lyn meet). This town also has a small marina and a nice pedestrian street.

Lynton at the top of the cliffs is the actual main town. It is also the gateway to the Valley of Rocks which is a particularly romantic cliff area.

More Information: Lynton and Lynmouth website for visitors

By the way: Just 5 kilometers away runs the short but scenic Lynton & Barnstable Railway.

Lynmouth on the River Lyn, the pedestrian zone is to the right behind the houses

in Lynmouth

View from Lynton down to part of Lynmouth, the River Lyn valley (right) and the sea (left)

in Lynton

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Lynton Town Hall

Entrance to Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway in Lynton

VIDEO: Lynton/Lynmouth by barnyz

VIDEO: Lynton/Lynmouth & Valley of Rocks aus der Luft von Aerial Media Services