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Devon's Little Switzerland - Walk

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Lynmouth
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Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Lynmouth

This circular walk is based on the scenic little town of Lynmouth, on Devon's Exmoor coast. A walk of contrasts, its outward leg follows the valley of the East Lyn River while the return, on the route of the Two Moors Way and Tarka Trail, is a high, airy walk along the valley top.


Theme: Moorland, Coast,
Special Interest: Nature, Wildlife,
Area: Exmoor National Park, North Devon.

Relevant maps/guides: Outdoor Leisure 9 Exmoor Landranger 180 Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.
Facilities along route: Lynmouth (all facilities); Watersmeet (café and toilets, April - October). Dont miss the Lynton and Lynmouth Steam Railway, an unusual and historic lift, operated by the weight of water, and worth using for the experience and the views in any event. There is one long steady climb of 100m / 330ft; One short sharp climb of 60m / 200ft

Public Transport Directions

The Exmoor Coastlink service from Taunton, Barnstaple, Minehead & Ilfracombe operates 7 days a week.

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