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Valley of Rocks, Watersmeet & Lynmouth

Castle Rock, Lynton

 

Highlights of this walk

  • dramatic sea and cliff views
  • woodland walks
  • Lynmouth sea front
  • E & W Lyn rivers & Watersmeet

Lynton and Lynmouth are popular tourist venues set on the edge of Exmoor's stunning scenery and wildlife habitats. This walk takes in both resorts and a good selection of the range of scenery that this area offers.

Safety and Difficulty

This walk is relatively safe, although care is needed where the route follows main roads. It includes several steep climbs - the steepest of which is the metalled footpath leading up from Lynmouth to Lynton close to the end of the walk. Total distance approximately 12 miles..

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From East or West the main road into this area is the A39. Coming from Minehead (via Porlock) you come into Lynmouth over a bridge at the foot of a steep hill. Leave the A39 and go up the steep hill almost straight ahead, turning sharp right at the top to go through Lynton.

From the Barnstaple or other points west leave the A39 at Barbrook and follow the B3234. Follow the signs to Lynton.

Car Parking

Pass through Lynton town centre following the signs for the Valley of Rocks. The spacious Car Park is clearly marked from the road.