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Lynton & Lynmouth, affectionately known as 'England's Little Switzerland', on the Exmoor Coast of North Devon.
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Stunning scenery, fabulous places to eat and drink, independent shops, gorgeous cinema and the famous Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway! Making for one of Devon and the South West’s prettiest picture postcard resorts, the twin villages of Lynton & Lynmouth in North Devon are situated on the dramatic and rugged Heritage Coast of Exmoor National Park. Lynton at the top of a gorge is connected by the w

orld famous water powered funicular cliff railway to the harbour village of Lynmouth below. Lynton & Lynmouth were “discovered” in the first decade of the 19th century when the Napoleonic Wars closed the Continent to travellers. Unable to make their Grand Tours of Europe due to the conflict visitors to Lynton & Lynmouth and the Lyn Valley area christened it “Little Switzerland” as it was reminiscent and evocative of their sojourns through the Alps en route to Italy. It’s spectacular beauty inspired famous literary figures such as Wordsworth, Coleridge Blackmore and Shelley, and years later Lynmouth was the scene of a devastating flood in 1952. Set in the heart of Exmoor, these twin towns are the perfect base to start your exploration of some of the most stunning scenery in Britain. Find Lynton & Lynmouth on the north coast of Devon in Exmoor National Park on the A39 between Minehead and Barnstaple.

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/

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www.visitlyntonandlynmouth.com www.twitter.com/LyntonLynmouth www.instagram.com/LyntonLynmouth www.reddit.com/r/LyntonLynmouth www.facebook.com/groups/LyntonAndLynmouthNews/ Lynton & Lynmouth are situated on the north coast of Devon in Exmoor National Park on the A39 between Minehead and Barnstaple.

Making for one of Devon and the South West’s prettiest picture postcard resorts, the twin villages of Lynton & Lynmouth in North Devon are situated on the dramatic and rugged Heritage Coast of Exmoor National Park. Lynton is located at the top of a gorge is connected by the world famous water powered funicular cliff railway to the harbour village of Lynmouth below. Lynton & Lynmouth first became a popular destination in the 19th century when the Napoleonic Wars closed the continent to travellers. Unable to make their Grand Tours of Europe, visitors to Lynton & Lynmouth and the Lyn Valley area christened it “Little Switzerland” as it was reminiscent and evocative of their sojourns through the Alps en route to Italy. It’s spectacular beauty inspired famous literary figures such as Wordsworth, Coleridge Blackmore and Shelley, and years later Lynmouth was the scene of a devastating flood in 1952.

A popular tourist resort, surrounded by scenic moorland and open countryside and the Bristol Channel. Lynton & Lynmouth are an ideal base to explore Exmoor National Park and North Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Find out more, go to www.visitlyntonandlynmouth.com