Lynton & Lynmouth

09/02/2025

Planning your 2025 breaks? Escape to Lynton & Lynmouth this year! Experience some breathtaking North Devon scenery, ride the historic cliff railway, and explore our charming Victorian villages. Whether you're looking for an adventure or just seeking some peace and quiet, Lynton & Lynmouth has a little bit of something special for everyone.

So plan your visit and create some lasting memories in our pretty little coastal paradise!

01/02/2025

Fantastic News for 2025 ...the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway will reopen on Saturday 15th February!

Local hero Derek Hernaman will open the railway at 11am. Derek will shortly embark on an epic 3500 adventure around the UK in his vintage Landrover raising money & awareness for Bowel Cancer UK and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Come and join us on the North Devon coast in 2025!

29/01/2025

Looking for the perfect getaway and want to stay in luxury accommodation with breathtaking sea views? Look no further than West Lyn Farm in the heart of Exmoor National Park. This cosy farmhouse offers two beautifully appointed and luxurious B&B rooms, each meticulously designed for comfort and relaxation. Enjoy a drink on their beautifully positioned Terrace with some of the finest views around.🌿

Or perhaps you'd prefer a unique stay in their gorgeously crafted Shepherd's Hut, complete with modern amenities and stunning coastal views. It’s perfect for romantic escapes, solo retreats, or a peaceful adventure with your doggy.

🌅 Breathtaking views and tranquility
🥞 Delicious homemade breakfasts
🐾 Dog-friendly stays
🥾 Walks right on your doorstep!

Find out more about this very special place to stay in the comments below...

08/01/2025

Come and explore the enchanting villages of Lynton & Lynmouth, and some of England's most breathtaking natural landscapes!

Don't miss out on the Valley of Rocks, a natural wonder just a short walk away, with dramatic cliffs and unique rock formations.

Step out onto the spectacular South West Coast Path, where the views of North Devon's rugged coastline will take your breath away.

Make 2025 the year you Visit Exmoor and discover the wonders of Lynton & Lynmouth and the incredible beauty of North Devon.

26/12/2024

We hope your time in our beautiful twin towns was unforgettable and that you discovered some favourite spots in 2024!

As we step into 2025, we would LOVE your help in giving back to the wonderful attractions, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes that made your visit special.

A quick review can be a wonderful 'thank you' to these businesses, offering them a much-needed boost of love and support for the new year!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄?

1. Find their 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲, or 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 Pages.

2. Share a lovely review, whether it's short and sweet or lovely and long, your words mean the world.

Thank you for being part of our community and here's to more adventures in Lynton & Lynmouth for 2025!

25/12/2024

🥳Wishing you all a Happy Holiday and a very Merry Christmas from everyone here in the Lyn Valley. We can’t wait to see you all in Lynton & Lynmouth during 2025 🥳

Sending much love to those who have come before us, those who are with us now, those who have just arrived, and those that are yet to come🥰

05/12/2024

Let's step back in time ... look at this very rare photograph of Woody Bay in the first few years of the twentieth century.

What is now known as Martinhoe Manor (but was then known as the Woody Bay Hotel) is in the centre of the photograph. What is more interesting is the pier in the bottom right of the picture. This was built in the 1890s and only survived for about ten years before it was entirely swept away by North Devon's cruel storms.

The Lyn & Exmoor Museum will be closed for renovations during 2025, but please follow them on Facebook for more of the Lyn Valley's fascinating history at the Lyn & Exmoor Museum

Have a very Merry Christmas from everyone at the Lyn & Exmoor Museum 🎄

02/12/2024

✨✨THANK YOU ALL FOR VOTING! The competition has now closed, any reactions made after 7pm on 9th Dec won't be counted. ✨✨

🎄 Lynton’s Christmas Window Competition 2024! 🎄

It’s that magical time of year when Lynton’s businesses pull out all the stops to create stunning Christmas window displays—and this time, you hold the power to crown the winner! 🏆✨

This year’s competition will be decided by YOUR collective votes through the Lynton & Lynmouth page and the Lyn Valley News Facebook Group. We've shared photos of each participating window for you to admire and vote for your favourite.

Voting will take place throughout the week, and the competition will close at 7pm on Monday 9th December, with the winner announced on social media a few days later - so stay tuned 🎉

🎅 Here are the incredible businesses competing for the MUCH-coveted trophy:

✨ Hannah's Hair & Beauty Salon
✨ A Little Deli
✨ A Little Deli Takeaway
✨ The Spicy Mare
✨ North Coast Café
✨ Antiques & More
✨ Ginger Nut
✨ The Lynton Sheepskin Shop
✨ Exmoor Flowers
✨ Willow Lynton
✨ Lizzie Bizzie The Seaglassist
✨ Pickles & Peculiar Things
✨ No1 Lynton
✨ The Vanilla Pod, Lynton
✨ The Lyn Valley Dog House
✨ Churchill House Lynton
✨ Clathers
✨ The Crown Hotel
✨ Restaurant Kensington

🎄 Spread the word, and may the best window win! 🌟

24/11/2024

North Devon and Lynton & Lynmouth shines in 2024 with remarkable destinations and incredible talent! We're delighted to share the successes of these well-deserved winners and finalists:

🏆 Devon Tourism Awards:

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR:
Gold: Exmoor Zoo

TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR:
Silver: Steampunk Gathering at Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR:
Silver: Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

🏆 Taste of the West Awards:

Congratulations Laura & Dan Whitfield at A Little Deli in Lynton for winning the Champion title for Best South West Specialist Retailer and Delicatessen!

Hats off to Chef Ilona at The Spicy Mare in Lynton for being a well-deserving Finalist for her delectable Lime and Mango Chutney!

Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of these incredible individuals and establishments that help make Lynton & Lynmouth truly special to visit.

Congratulations to everyone! 🎊👏✨

05/11/2024

Step back in time with us ... look at this barely unrecognisable view of Lynton from Summerhouse Hill, probably taken in the early 1870s. Look carefully and notice that Hollerday Hill is completely bare of trees. Nowadays, Hollerday Hill is a beautiful lush woodland backdrop, teaming with wildlife.

Also notice, that Lee Lane (now ‘Lee Road’) is a track with no houses whatsoever and there are no streets between Lydiate Lane and Lee Road, just hedgerows, possibly where the streets now run.

The museum is closed for renovations during 2025, so please follow them on Facebook for more of the Lyn Valley's fascinating history at the Lyn & Exmoor Museum

22/10/2024

⭐ Join us for the FOURTH and last part of our "Photo of the Season" contest. As the Autumn arrives, we're on a hunt for your gorgeous Autumn photos of Lynton & Lynmouth! ⭐

Just follow these simple steps:

📷 Show us your best photo of Lynton & Lynmouth, or the Lyn Valley, taken in the "AUTUMN"

💬 Share it in the comments below with a caption of your choice.

👍 Invite your friends and family to like/react and share your photo.

- The photo with the most likes/reactions will win a FREE Fish & Chip meal at The Esplanade Fish Bar lynmouth .

- The competition ends on 8th December, 2024

So share more of your fabulous Autumn photos of Lynton & Lynmouth with the world! We can't wait to see them!

12/10/2024

A step back in time .... beautiful photograph of Lynmouth in the 1920s, long before the great flood of 1952. Sadly most of these buildings nor the bridge survived the flood.

Next time you visit, check out more of the Lyn Valley's fascinating history at the Lyn & Exmoor Museum in Lynton's Old Town or the Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall in Lynmouth.

09/10/2024

Travel to Lynton & Lynmouth via bus? There is a NEW Stagecoach Bus Service - Lynton/Lynmouth to Barnstaple

Here is the main website: https://www.stagecoachbus.com

And, here is the new PDF Timetable, as of 14th October 2024.
https://tis-kml-stagecoach.s3.amazonaws.com/PdfTimetables/XDCO309.pdf

If you didn't know, there is also an App to download to your smartphone, search "stagecoach bus app" in your App Store.

You can also create an Account, where you can set your Home/Work locations, and save Favourite Journeys etc.

Please note that Journey Planning/Ticket Purchasing etc. will only take effect from the 14th October onwards.

Welcome to the Stagecoach bus travel portal, where you can plan your bus journey, buy bus tickets, find bus timetables, view live bus times, receive bus service update notifications, as well as a wealth of frequently asked questions and contact information.

05/10/2024

Want to know what's happening this Christmas and New Year in Lynton & Lynmouth? Follow our new page, dedicated to all things "Christmas in the Lyn Valley"!

https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasintheLyn

We've already started posting lots of festive information! So, follow us for some great special offers and deals for Christmas shopping, fabulous places to eat & drink, and festive things to do over the festive holidays!

We've also a handy web page featuring all of the main Christmas Highlights for 2024!
https://visitlyntonandlynmouth.com/christmas-in-lynton-lynmouth-and-around-the-lyn-valley/

05/09/2024

Step back in time with us ... this is an early advertising photograph of The Torrs Hotel, probably about 1905. It was indeed a very elegant and luxurious place to stay. There were three other hotels of a similar size and grandeur during this period, indicating the wealth of the visitors coming to Lynton & Lynmouth.

The advert reads ...

"THE TORS HOTEL, LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON. The finest position in the West of England, standing in its own lovely private grounds, 300ft. immediately above the sea. The Hotel is on the sunny side, and is the only one which faces the Atlantic. Its land and sea views are unequalled, and it has a magnificent New Marine Terrace of over 3ooft., and is one of the finest in, England "" In an article on the neighbour-hood " The Oueen " says, " Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon. ' At the Tors Hotel excellent accommodation will be found, the charges are moderate, and the appointments are as perfect as it is possible for those in any hotel to be."

The Tors Hotel is spoken of by many leading medical men as being, owing to its sunny, elevated, and yet sheltered positions, one of the healthiest positions in the world. The house is most beautifully decorated, and with its luxurious Coffee Room, Hall, Billiard Room, and many Lounges, lighted by the electric light, is certainly one of the most attractive country hotels in England The recent additions to this commodious Hotel are a new Drawing Room, new Bedrooms facing the sea, and a large up-to-date Motor Garage. The Hotel is personally conducted by the owners, Messrs. W. and R. Riddell, aided by a very first-class staff, and we are assured that both the cuisine and cellar cannot be beaten. An illustrated tariff will be forwarded on application to the owners. "

29/08/2024

Here's a few seconds of bliss, from your favourite happy place in Lynton & Lynmouth, to distract you from the hustle and bustle of the Summer Holidays.

You know, it won't be long before the Valley of Rocks dons it's spectacular Autumnal colours ready for you to enjoy a beautiful Autumn break here on the Exmoor coast. See y'all here soon 🥰



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25/08/2024

Join us in celebrating 70 Years of the Exmoor National Park!

2024 marks the extraordinary milestone of . Wander through the rich landscapes that have captivated the hearts of visitors and locals for seven decades and join the Exmoor National Park as they honour a legacy of wild and untamed beauty.

👉 Discover more about Exmoor 70 in the comments below, and become part of the story: Exmoor for Everyone

24/08/2024

A few seconds of gorgeousness above Hollerday Hill looking at your favourite coastal towns of Lynton & Lynmouth.