Lynmouth
The area has a spectacular
combination of sweeping moorland with steep, rugged, tree-clad cliffs and
gorges and enticing sheltered sandy bays. It is located within
Exmoor National Park which 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 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, cafes and shops. 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.
For walkers in the West Country, 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!
Exmoor
This beautiful moor teems with wildlife from red
deer to birds of prey and of course the famed wild ponies. 4 wheel
drive safaris are available for you to discover Exmoors rich histrory.
Why not drive to the Blue Ball Inn on Countisbury
Hill, go for a long countryside walk then retire back to the pub for a
spot of liquid refreshment?
Beaches

North Devon has many excellent beaches for
surfing and playing. A short drive and you can experience the
fantastic beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde. Why not learn to surf at
one of the many surf schools while you are here on holiday?
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Barricane, near Woolacombe : good
surfing, many seashells. Drive past Woolacombe towards Mortehoe |
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Braunton
Burrows, just behind Saunton Sands. A National Heritage site - beautiful
sand dunes that stretch for miles. Ideal for dog walking. |
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Bude, Cornwall: lovely
beaches with safe swimming for children, lifeguard on duty |
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Combe Martin: small sandy beach, rocks
and mudflats. Next village along after turning right out of Watermouth
Castle entrance |
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Croyde :
excellent surfing beach, with wake boarding and doughnut rides, shops, beach
restaurant. Indoor pool with flume rides, Jacuzzis. Suits and surfboards can
be hired. |
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Hele Bay:
just outside Ilfracombe, a mile from the cottages, is a small sandy beach |
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Ilfracombe:
Tunnels
Beach, a safe, tidal bathing pool available from May to September |
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Instow:
long sandy beach with dunes and many rivulets into the sea |
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Lee Bay:
delightful small beach with sand and rock pools - area is surrounded by wild
fuchsia bushes that bloom all year round |
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Lynmouth:
rocks and pools with sandy basin on the river, popular with surfers |
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Saunton Sands: magnificent stretch of
sandy beach - walk for miles and miles.... |
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Watermouth: sand, rocks and mudflats,
on the Tarka Trail and Coastal Path - stream runs into the Cove |
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Woolacombe: excellent long, sandy
beach, also great for surfers |