Lynton to Porlock via Luccombe in Dunkery National Reserve This is a lovely drive through some of the most beautiful moorlands including Dunkery and Horner Wood National Nature Reserve. This is a great alternative drive to Dunkery Beacon. Things we love to do on this route are; Fill up with Fuel at Barbrook Services Enjoy
A lovely drive to Porlock through some of Exmoor’s most remote and beautiful moorland. This is one of many scenic drives from Lynton across the remote parts of the Exmoor National Park. It’s the perfect day out from Highcliffe House. On this particular route, there is the chance of seeing Highland Cattle. The scenery between
This circular drive takes in some of the best scenery in Exmoor, including the Dunkery Beacon. The Dunkery Beacon is a wonderful moorland site managed and owned by the National Trust. It has a chain of summits capped with Bronze Age barrows and is Exmoor’s highest point at 1,705ft / 519 metres. From this point,
Ilfracombe isn’t necessarily the destination, it’s just a great drive. Approx. 1 hour This drive hugs the coast, as much as possible, and offers some incredible scenery. It’s worth mentioning that some of the roads, in true South West tradition, are very narrow and some rather hair-raising! There are plenty of places to pull over
A fantastic walk with stunning views of the Valley of Rocks, Lee Abbey and the Bristol Channel. Not many people take the chance to do this walk, but I promise you it’s stunning. Start by walking towards the Valley of Rocks, but veer off before you get there. The start of this walk is moderately steep
A long leisurely walk with very dramatic scenery. Approx: 1-3 hrs | If you wish, you can walk from Lynmouth, up along the South West Coast Path towards Countisbury Hill and then continue on the Foreland to Porlock section of the coast path. This walk really is beautiful, but the walk back from the lighthouse can
A long climb with spectacular views of Lynton & Lynmouth from Countisbury Hill, and beyond. Approx: 1-2 hrs | To reach Countisbury Hill, head to Lynmouth first. You can do this by taking the Cliff Railway or walking down the zig-zag path. Sparrow’s Path Follow ‘Tors Road’ in Lynmouth with the East Lyn River on your immediate
A winding, ridge walk atop Summerhouse Hill to Watersmeet. This is a stunning walk, with breathtaking valley views and riverside ramble. Approx: 3-4hrs | 9km This is a perfect way to get to Watersmeet, avoiding much of the tourist foot traffic. Walk to the Cottage Inn in Lynbridge, through their car park and cross the bridge over
Staggeringly beautiful rock formations, dramatic cliffs and a stunning beach. Once notorious for smugglers and wreckers, this stretch of coastline is now a great place to get away from the crowds and enjoy the dramatic scenery of cliffs, rocky headlands and sandy bays. Look out for seals as you walk from Morte Point towards Bull
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