Lynton and Lynmouth Attractions

The Railway was built to transport passengers and freight between the "sister" villages, first opening in 1890 with a cable pulley and water system operating the railway. The Railway is still in use today and tourists can purchase single and return tickets. For those who are up for the challenge buy a single ticket and take the walk back down, you wont regret it as the views are just stunning. 

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Once you reach the bottom and you have worked up an appetite you must try the Fish & Chips on the front along from the Railway. 

The Flood

On the night of the 15 August 1952, a storm broke over South-West England, depositing 9.0in of rain within 24 hours on an already waterlogged Exmoor. Floodwaters filled with rocks and boulders cascaded down the northern face of the moor, converging upon the village of Lynmouth; in particular, in the upper West Lyn valley.

Overnight, over 100 buildings were destroyed or seriously damaged along with 28 of the 31 bridges, and 38 cars were washed out to sea. In total, 34 people died, with a further 420 made homeless.

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Today the village hosts a Museum dedicated to those who lost their lives and is free to the public to enter. You can leave donations to the fund as you leave the Museum. The Museum is incredibly moving and has a scaled sized model in the middle showing the village and the flood. It also lists every name of the people who lost their lives in the flood and those who were hurt or lost loved ones. Another sign that the flood of 1952 has not been forgotten is a jet of water at the start of the Glen Lyn Gorge which shoots high in to the air simulating the height of where the water level reached at its peak during the flood. 

Where is Lynton and Lynmouth Located?

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Lynton & Lynmouth are little villages which are located at the northern edge of Exmoor National Park. They are two of the busiest tourist areas in North Devon. 

The two villages are linked together by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway which will take you up to the quaint Victorian Village hosting many lovely tea-rooms. 

Lynmouth is situated right next to the sea and has the River Lyn running through it.

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The Victorians dubbed this area "Little Switzerland" due to its beauty. With waterfalls and rivers flowing through the wooded valleys to the sea it is a spectacular sight.