Local Walks

Woody Bay (approx 8 miles round trip)

Walk to Woody Bay along the coast path. Turn right by the church in Lynton down North Walk and follow the signs to Valley of Rocks, head on to Lee Abbey and then Woody Bay. Alternatively, you can get to Woody Bay by car.

 

Southcliffe (approx 3.5 miles round trip)

Turn right onto The Lynway from the top of The Lynhurst. Keep straight up the hill (Alford Terrace), turn right at the junction and carry on down the road. Turn left at the sharp bend and follow the signs up Southcliffe. This is quite hilly but there are magnificent views of Lee Abbey Bay. Drop down the hill and walk back through the Valley of Rocks.

 

Hollerday Hill

At the back of Lynton Town Hall, follow the path up the hill for lovely views of the Valley of Rocks and over to Countisbury and Exmoor.

 

Watersmeet via Lynmouth (approx 3 miles round trip from Lynmouth)

From Lynmouth follow the beautiful river path up to Watersmeet House and tea room. Return back to Lynmouth on the other side of the river.

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Watersmeet via Summerhouse Hill (approx 6.5 miles round trip)

Turn left on The Lynway from the top of The Lynhurst, following the path to the Cottage Inn. Cross the river and turn left to follow the path to Watersmeet. Take the steep path left down to Lynmouth, or continue to Watersmeet via the Myrtleberry iron age settlement.

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Barbrook (approx 3 miles round trip)

Turn left on The Lynway from the top of The Lynhurst, following the path to the Cottage Inn. Turn right over the bridge and walk along the river to the road at Barbrook and back again.