Lynmouth

The area has a spectacular combination of sweeping moorland with steep, rugged, tree-clad cliffs and gorges and enticing sheltered sandy bays. This view is of Lynmouth Bay from Foreland Point, Lynton.

Exmoor National Park covers 265 square miles, and remains as wild and beautiful as in the days of R D Blackmore’s Lorna Doone. On the moor the red deer and wild ponies roam free, and with a lattice work of bridal paths, it is a haven for ramblers and horse riders.

Lynmouth is also an ideal base from which to tour, with many major attractions within a couple of hours drive.

 Bustling with visitors during the day, Lynmouth returns to being a sleepy, peaceful  village at night.

The village of Lynmouth has a thatched pub, The Rising Sun, several hotels and restaurants. There is the oldest working water-operated cliff railway, linking Lynmouth to Lynton with its many eating places. A railway line is also open from Woody Bay! 

The harbour at Lynmouth is full of boats and dinghies. Boat trips along the coast can also be taken from Lynmouth Harbour and sea fishing trips can be arranged.

Visit the Valley of the Rocks with its spectacular rock formations and views of the sea. Here you will see herds of the famous wild goats that roam over the rocks.

Exmoor is Lorna Doone country. This beautiful moor teems with wildlife, from red deer to birds of prey, and of course the famed wild ponies. You can take a safari in a 4-wheel drive vehicle and discover Exmoor's rich history. 

The major surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde on the northwest tip of Devon are only a 45 minutes drive away. Surfers can take advantage of last minute special savers for short breaks when the surf is up! You are also just a few miles away from Somerset and can visit Minehead and Dulverton. 

Climate  

North Devon enjoys a mild climate with many palm trees, and fuchsias flowering throughout the year. Ilfracombe, which is only two miles east of Watermouth Cove, enjoys one of the highest average year round temperatures in the United Kingdom (per Daily Mail survey 2001).

Weather in Lynmouth - 5 day forecast [takes you out of this website - remember to press your back button]

For walkers in the West Country, with or without your dog, Lynmouth is idyllic. 

Coastal walks on the beach, woodland walks to Watersmeet and Simonsbath, moorland walks across the whole of Exmoor - what more could you wish for! See the wild Exmoor ponies and buzzards soaring and why not take a safari on Exmoor to see the red deer!

Getting to Lynmouth [EX35 6EQ]