Welcome to the walking capital of exmoor
Located on the stunning North Devon coast and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Exmoor National Park, it’s easy to see the appeal of Lynton & Lynmouth as a top walking holiday destination.
From the dramatic and rugged coastline and open moors to secluded river valleys and wooded cleaves, it’s amazing to find such a rich and varied landscape within this small, yet outstandingly beautiful corner of England.
With several hundred miles of footpaths, tracks and trails crisscrossing the rolling hills of Exmoor and North Devon, such an opportunity to experience this unique backdrop must not be missed.
Lynton & Lynmouth provides everything for the enthusiastic walker – top quality accommodation, well-signposted routes, informative maps and walking guides and shops offering outdoor clothes and accessories as well as excellent public transport links and local amenities.
Find A Great Walk
Heddon’s Mouth Cleave
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
Porlock Weir to Lynmouth
A shady leafy walk following one of the longest stretches of wooded coastline in England along the Exmoor Coast.
Simonsbath to Cow Castle
An incredible Somerset walk that captures the very essence of Exmoor. Follow the Barle River from Simonsbath to Cow Castle, and beyond.
Lynmouth to Watersmeet Circular Walk
A classic Lynmouth walk to Watersmeet favoured by locals and visitors alike.
Watersmeet & Sparrows Path Circular Walk
A wonderful riverside walk starting in Lynmouth through the Watersmeet Valley, then up along the ridge via Winstons Path to Sparrows Path.
Julia Bradbury’s Watersmeet Walk
As seen on TV, this walk to Watersmeet in Devon is noted as one of Julia Bradbury’s favourite walks, and it’s easy to see why.
Lynmouth Chiselcombe Circular
A 5-mile circular walk from Lynmouth via Watersmeet to Chiselcombe, return via the South West Coast Path.
County Gate to Lynmouth
A stunning country walk along part of the Coleridge Way from County Gate to Lynmouth.
Barna Barrow to Lynmouth Lighthouse
A beautiful coastal walk past Kipscombe Hill, meeting up with the South West Coast Path then back to Lynmouth Lighthouse.
Webbers Post to Brockhill to Dunkery
A stunning country walk along part of the Coleridge Way from County Gate to Lynmouth.
Holdstone Down Circular Walk
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
Combe Martin and Hangman Cliffs
This hill and valley walk offers magnificent views from Great Hangman, which is Britain’s highest sea cliff.
Doone Valley Country Walk
A picturesque walk in the heart of Exmoor’s essential Doone Valley, inspiration for R D Blackmore’s famous novel.
Hollerday Hill Circular Walk
An easy walk, perfect for a stroll through the leafy woodland of Hollerday Hill. Not too steep, but there are are plenty of slopes.
Hollerday Hill Peak & Snowball
A energetic stroll to the peak of Hollerday Hill in Lynton, through the Iron Age fort site then down through Snowball back to Lynton.
Walking Journal
No one knows our Exmoor paths and trails quite like the locals who walk them. Let yourself be inspired by short and long walks around Lynton & Lynmouth on the North Devon coast, by the people that walk them.
Oare & Malmsmead Circular
Doone Valley, Oare, Robbers Bridge & Malmsmead circular. An advanced,…
Parracombe to Challacombe Circular
This historic, wildlife-rich and the panoramic circular walk takes you…
Woody Bay to Heddon’s Mouth Circular
Walkthrough tunnels of 100yr sessile oaks, waterfalls, bright gorse, purple…
Selworthy & Periwinkle Cottage
We love wandering around Selworthy; its beautiful woodlands, exceedingly charming…
Walking Supplies & Essential Services
National Trails & Long Distance Paths
Three of the nation’s favourite long-distance trails converge right here on the North Devon coast. Follow the South West Coast Path as it winds its way around the cliffs of Exmoor or follow the Coleridge Way and Two Moors Way which terminate in Lynmouth.
The Tarka Trail follows the coast for most of its route around North Devon and the Macmillian Way and Samaritans Way (South West) are also near by.