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Places to stay in Lynton
Lynton and Lynmouth offer a unique holiday experience for all, situated on the North Coast of Devon noted for its high sea cliffs, within the Exmoor National Park noted for its breath taking natural beauty and unspoilt landscape. This is a perfect place to access the inner moor, visit historic houses, inspiring gardens, catch glimpses of the majestic red deer and the wild Exmoor ponies. Take a walk from Lynton along North Walk to the Valley of Rocks, home to Lynton's famous herd of wild goats and admire the dramatic rock formations in the valley. A unique water powered Victorian Cliff Railway offers an additional form of transport between Lynton and Lynmouth giving views over Lynmouth bay and towards the South Wales coast. Lynmouth harbour once famous for herring fishing now offers scenic boat trips along the Exmoor Coast and mackerel fishing in the bay. Lynmouth bay offers challenging surfing and as one surfer said "When it's on Lynmouth is a class wave, not for the faint hearted though...". Not to be missed is the walk from Lynmouth following the East Lyn river to Watersmeet here you will be rewarded with waterfalls and a cream tea at Watersmeet House (open March - November) . Lynton and Lynmouth are situated on the South West Coast Path and many other long distance paths start (or finish) in the area making this a walker's paradise. The East Lyn is well known for its trout and salmon, the fish use the pools as resting places before making their way up the river's rapids to spawn. Fishing permits for the East Lyn can be obtained from our office. For the more adventurous why not try horse riding from one of nearby stables or bring your mountain bike and take the "Exmoor Beast Challenge" around Exmoor! In Lynmouth we find tennis courts and putting whilst Lynton also boasts of tennis courts and bowling greens or you could simply snooze in the summer sun watching a game of cricket at the ground in the Valley of Rocks, which many think as the most picturesque in England. As you can see, Lynton and Lynmouth has much to offer as well as quality accommodation and a good selection of restaurants and shops.
