Lynmouth - Local Information
Lynmouth is where Exmoor meets the sea, that means the glories of Exmoor are literally on our doorstep - walking, riding, sightseeing, fishing and the beautiful coastline to explore.
Lynmouth has a stoney beach, but sandy beaches are within easy motoring distance: Lee Bay, which is sandy at half & lowtide, or miles of golden sand stretching from Woolacombe (15 miles away) through Putsborough, Croyde, Saunton & across the Taw/ Torridge estuary to Instow and Westward Ho! (35 miles away). From Lynmouth there are regular boat trips along the Heritage Coast. Gently cruise past the nesting colonies of razorbills, guillemots, dunlin and kitiwake and the gulls soaring in the thermals by the highest seacliffs in England.
The Tors Hotel is only two minutes walk from the funicular cliff railway which will take you to the neighbouring village of Lynton. here you can visit the Lyn Museum, explore Hollerday Hill and the famous Valley of The Rocks, formed during the ice age. The Valley of the Rocks has towering rock formations with names such as 'The Devil's Cheesewring', and its centrpiece, 'Castle Rock'. It is renowned for its resident herd of wild goats, and in the centre of the valley probably the most picturesque setting in England for a village cricket pitch! Other activities include fishing, putting, pony trekking, tennis, bowling with a very accommodating bowling club. Within 20 miles radius there are a number of golf courses.
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