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there's nothing quite like spring in exmoor
It’s great to breathe in the fresh Spring air that drifts in from the moors.
Our two beautiful towns awaken from their Winter slumber ready to welcome a new Spring season of visitors.
Explore the quaint streets and shops of Lynton & Lynmouth for some locally-made arts and crafts, gifts or clothing. And it’s always the season for a traditional Devon cream tea!
What we love best about a new Spring is getting out and exploring. There’s always a new trail to find or a familiar one to walk amongst rolling hills and deep wooded valleys of Exmoor.
Everywhere is bursting with fresh growth and teeming with new life – it’s magical.
top activities for spring in Exmoor
Lynton & Lynmouth
Cliff Railway
Enjoy your first ride on the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway as it bursts into life in February each year.
steam trains
at Woody Bay Station
Start your year with a ride on a steam train at Woody Bay Station on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.
a riverside walk to watersmeet
See the first signs of Spring and Exmoor wildlife with a beautiful riverside walk to Watersmeet Tea Rooms.
Things To Do in the Spring
There are so many wonderful things to do in and around Lynton & Lynmouth in the Spring. Play a round of golf at Lynmouth’s Hole-in-1, take that first ride on the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, wander along to Watersmeet and the Valley of Rocks. Check out some of these great North Devon and West Somerset experiences. There is something perfect for the whole family in Exmoor.
Saunton Sands
Saunton Sands is 3+ mile long beach in North Devon, popular with…
Quince Honey Farm
Quince Honey Farm is one of Britain’s leading honey farms
Lynmouth Eastern Beach
A rocky and wild beach near Lynmouth.
Woolacombe Beach
Miles of golden sandy beach.
Lynton Town Hall
Lynton’s mock-Gothic Town Hall.
The Coleridge Way
The Coleridge Way is a 51-mile route taken by the romantic poet…
The Lyn & Exmoor Museum
A charming small museum about Exmoor with collections of from Lynton and…
Exmoor Zoo
Experience wildlife from all around the world.
Middleham Gardens
Take a stroll along the East Lyn River to a beautiful garden.
South West Lakes Wistpoundland
Wistlandpound is beautiful place for fishing and walking.
Baggy Point
The dramatic headland with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs is situated between…
Arlington Court
Arlington Court and Carriage Museum
Hole-in-1 Lynmouth
Family golfing fun at the putting green in Lynmouth with 18-hole or…
Lynton Toy Museum And Shop
A great display of vintage toys.
Watersmeet
Watersmeet House is a former fishing lodge located a mile-and-a-half from Lynmouth…
West Somerset Railway
A true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway is…
Hartland Abbey & Gardens
Hartland Abbey is a stately home in a stunning setting a mile…
Horner Wood
The dramatic headland with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs is situated between…
Exmoor Pony Centre
Come and visit our wonderful Exmoor ponies.
Tarr Steps
One of the most famous and intriguing bridges in Exmoor, a 17-span…
Dartington Crystal
The UK’s only remaining glass factory and a unique experience for all…
Castle Hill Gardens
50 acres of historic parkland.
Lynton Cinema
The smallest town in the England to have its own cinema. An…
Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Railway
Ride a steam train at Woody Bay Station. Located 3 miles from…
The Glen Lyn Gorge
Power of Water Exhibition.
Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Experience life-sized dinosaurs and much much more!
Putsborough Sands
Putsborough Sands is renowned as one of the cleanest and most beautiful…
Lynmouth Western Beach
Great for messing around in the sand.
Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall
A permanent free exhibition of the village pre-flood.
Hollerday Hill
A spectacular backdrop to Lynton.
Dunster Castle
A beautiful castle with medieval gatehouse.
Wringcliff Beach
A wild beach in the Valley of Rocks.
The South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path is Britain’s longest National Trail – a…
Selworthy
Selworthy is a beautiful place to discover
Lynmouth Model Railway
A model of the London & North Eastern Railway.
The Doone Valley
The Doone Valley is a magical, mystical place. There is a part…
Heddon Valley
Heddon Valley on the West Exmoor coast.
The Two Moors Way
Crossing both Exmoor and Dartmoor, and covering a distance of some 105…
Marwood Hill Gardens
A magical garden with three lakes.
Valley of Rocks
The Valley of Rocks in Exmoor, near Lynton & Lynmouth is a…
21 Mile Drive
A lovely figure-of-eight scenic tour which takes in the best of what…
RHS Garden Rosemoor
A magical garden for all seasons. RHS Rosemoor, near Great Torrington, Devon,…
The Old Rectory Hotel
Caring hospitality, stylish elegance and great locally sourced food are all on…
Moor Wild Experiences
Free food for life? How can you navigate using the sun? How…
Mother Moon Guided Walks
Family friendly short guided walks around Lynton and Lynmouth with Mother Moon.…
Barna Barrow
A beautiful stretch of open land with stunning views of Lynton &…
Taperley Park Gardens
Taperley Park is renowned for its beautiful gardens.
The Tarka Trail
The 180-mile route forms a figure of eight which envelops most of…
Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre
Fly Owls and Hawks to your Gloved Hand!
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Enjoy stunning views of the North Devon Coastline as you glide up…
Great places to stay in the spring
Find the perfect place to stay during your Spring break in Lynton & Lynmouth. Fresh from a Winter slumber, these hotels, B&B’s and campsites are freshly Spring cleaned and ready to welcome you.
Croft House
Charming guest house set in a secluded and quiet location near Lynton Old Town.
Woolhanger Exmoor Cottages
A collection of period holiday cottages located across Exmoor and North Devon and on the beautiful Woolhanger Estate.
The Seawood Hotel
Seawood Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel on the Exmoor coast with stunning sea views overlooking Lynmouth Bay.
Fernleigh Bed & Breakfast
Fernleigh Guest House is located near the heart of Lynton and has 6 comfortable rooms. There are two ground floor rooms at this family friendly bed and breakfast.
Chough’s Nest Hotel
Chough’s Nest Hotel in Exmoor National Park, is a charming family-run hotel situated on the cliffs of the stunning North Devon coast within easy reach of Lynton and Lynmouth.
Sunny Lyn Holiday Park
Situated within walking distance of Lynton town centre, Sunny Lyn is an idyllic place to stay with views of the West Lyn River running alongside. Family and dog friendly lodges and self-catering apartments.
Pip’s Corner Lynton
A spacious Edwardian house located close to the centre of Lynton, catering for up to 6 guests. Dog friendly.
The Staghunter’s Inn
Located along the riverside in the village of Brendon, The Staghunters Inn offers traditional style and comfort. Great for walkers and dog friendly.
Lynmouth Holiday Retreat
Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is surrounded by beautiful countryside with stunning views of Lynton & Lynmouth. Perfect for touring or glamping holidays in Devon.
Lee House
Sitting in the heart of Lynton is Lee House Bed & Breakfast. This enchanting guest house features balcony rooms with stunning views over Lynton and beyond. A home-from-home in North Devon.
Hillside House
Hillside House is a beautiful building dating from the 1790s, located in Lynmouth close to the South West Coast Path with views of the East Lyn river.
Heddon’s Gate Hotel
Heddon’s Gate is tucked away high above the beautiful and secluded Heddon Valley, not far from Lynton & Lynmouth. Great for a romantic get away or walking holiday and dog friendly too.
The Sandrock Hotel
The Sandrock, good food, real ale and a home-from-home atmosphere. Located in Lynton, close to the Valley of Rocks, the hotel is perfect for families and walkers.
New Mill Farm Holiday Cottages
Delightful 17th century holiday cottages in North Devon, located just outside of Lynton in a secluded river valley in Exmoor National Park.
Lorna Doone House
Lorna Doone House is situated close to the river in Lynmouth and is just a 5 minute stroll to the heart of the village and the harbour.
Ingleside Guest House
Ingleside provide ideal accommodation for those wishing to get away on short breaks or longer stays in a part of Exmoor known as “England’s Little Switzerland”.
Water’s Edge Cottage
Water’s Edge is situated by the East Lyn River close to the centre of Lynmouth.
Highcliffe House
A 5-star B&B with stunning sea views. Set in an elevated position above Lynton, if offers dramatic sea views, luxury king-size beds, and a warm welcome.
Martinhoe Cleave Cottages
Martinhoe Cleave Cottages are situated just below the hamlet of Martinhoe overlooking the Heddon Valley.
Rockvale House
A large Victorian property full of charm and character, situated in a quiet location in the heart of the Lynton.
13 Tors Road
No 13 is a delightful self-catering holiday cottage located in Lynmouth, along the river Lyn and a short walk from the village centre.
Gable Lodge
Located in central Lynton, Gable Lodge is a family friendly bed and breakfast ideal for exploring North Devon & Exmoor.
The Bath Hotel
The Bath is a family run Victorian hotel overlooking the harbour in the picturesque fishing village of Lynmouth.
Dean Steep Holiday Cottages
Dean Steap holidays offer cottages for families with amazing views across Exmoor and close to Lynton and Lynmouth.
Home Place Spa & Cottages
Enjoy a spa break in Exmoor. Home Place Cottages are set in five acres of private meadowland in Challacombe.
Lyn Holiday Apartments & Fern Cottage
Superb holiday apartments sleeping 2-3 people in the owners’ fabulous Grade 2 listed property in Lynton.
North Walk House
North Walk House, a small and distinctive country house offering bed & breakfast or self-catering accommodation in a cliff-side residence built in 1856.
The Denes
An attractive Edwardian Guest House in Lynton, a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Valley of Rocks.
Pine Lodge
A warm welcome awaits you at Pine Lodge in Lynton, a friendly and comfortable Victorian house set on a hillside overlooking beautiful countryside and within walking distance of the town centre.
South View Guest House
Southview Guest House was built in 1905 when Lynton was expanding in the Edwardian Era. Centrally located in Lynton and close to the Cliff Railway.
Moorlands Hotel
Moorlands B&B Hotel is set in five acres of beautiful gardens and grounds within the Exmoor National Park and offers self-catering apartments close to Woody Bay Steam Railway.
St. Vincent Guest House
A delightful period property located in Central Lynton with easy access to all local amenities.
Sinai House
Located near the centre of Lynton, Sinai house is built into the hillside of Sinai Hill and offers the most incredible sea views over the Bristol Channel.
interesting spring reading
10 Best Things to do in Lynton
Lynton is a charming Victorian town perched high on a cliff.
Get on your bike in North Devon
Enjoy cycling in and around Lynton & Lynmouth and across North Devon and Exmoor National Park.
Spring Wildlife in Lynton & Lynmouth
Exmoor has an abundance of flora and fauna, and wildlife.
