A free Car Trail for families during the Lyn Valley Classic weekend.
This Car Trail is a simple, low-effort way to explore Lynton and Lynmouth while the Lyn Valley Classic is on. Kids get the fun of “the hunt”; adults get a good excuse to slow down, wander the lanes, and actually step into the independents instead of walking past them.
Do a few windows, grab a coffee or an ice cream, then carry on. Start anywhere. Stop whenever you want. Pick it up again later.
How the Car Trail Works
1
Start Anywhere
There’s no official start point. Begin in Lynton (up top) or Lynmouth (harbour level). The numbers on the list are just a guide to help you keep track.
2
Find the Car Picture
Spot the famous car in each shop window
Each participating shop will display a picture of a famous car — from motoring history, cartoons or movies.
3
Collect Letters
Some (not all) car displays include a letter. When you spot one, write it down next to that shop name.
No letter showing? That’s normal — just move on.
4
Solve the Secret Word
Arrange the letters you’ve collected to reveal the Secret Word.
5
Enter Online
Once you’ve got the Secret Word, enter it using the form on this page.
If you can’t scan a QR code, use this link instead: visitlyntonandlynmouth.com/family-car-trail
Prize: win a LEGO set
Solve the Secret Word and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a LEGO set — a proper family prize that’s worth the hunt. To be in the draw:
Participating shops
Already got the Lyn Valley Classic programme? Use the centre spread shop list to start the Car Trail today.
1
Lyn Candles
2
Lynton Toy Museum
3
Lyn Valley Art & Craft Centre
4
Community Bookshop
5
Gunns Gallery
6
The Studio Lynton
7
Clathers
8
L&L Cliff Railway
9
Lynton Sheepskin Shop
10
Ginger Nut
11
Willow
12
The Photo Gallery
13
Exmoor Flowers
14
Antiques & More
15
Lizzie Bizzie The Seaglassist
16
Hannah's Hair & Beauty
17
Pickles & Peculiars
18
The Lyn Valley Dog House
19
Polly Skye Art Gallery
20
Churchill House
21
Seamist
22
Exmoor Park Centre
23
Aladdin's Cave
24
Lightning Tree XOX
25
Lynmouth Leisure
26
Portman Boutique
27
Lorna Doone Sweet Shop
28
Exmoor Sheepskin
29
Mad 4 Christmas
30
The Post House
31
Homecoming
32
Lynmouth Soapery
33
Russell Kingston Ceramics
34
Spinning Wheel Gifts
Top Tip: Write the letter beside each shop name as you go — it’s faster than trying to remember them later.
Enter the Car Trail
Solved the Secret Word? Enter it and your contact details below for your chance to win.
Tips for doing the Car Trail smoothly
1
Do one village at a time
Most families enjoy this more if they do a loop in one village, then the other. Switching back and forth repeatedly just means more hills than you need.
2
Lynton vs Lynmouth
Expect a change of level
Lynton is above the cliffs; Lynmouth is down by the harbour and river. Walking between them is doable, but it’s steep — especially with younger kids or a buggy.
3
Use the Cliff Railway
If you’re planning to do both villages in one go, the Cliff Railway can make the change of level feel like part of the day rather than a slog.
4
Build in Food Stops
The Car Trail works best when it’s broken up: a few windows, something to eat or drink, then a few more. It stops it feeling like a “task”.
5
Weather-proof by design
Sea mist and quick showers happen here. The Car Trail still works because you’re moving between shopfronts, not standing in one spo
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Spread it over a few days
You don’t have to do the Car Trail all in one go. The competition starts a few weeks before the Lyn Valley Classic, and stays open for a full week after the Lyn Valley Classic, so you can dip in and out across a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to visit every shop?
No — you can enter as long as you’ve solved the Secret Word.
Do all Car Pictures have letters?
No. All windows have a car picture, but only some window displays include a letter.
Where do we start?
Anywhere. The list is a guide, not an instruction.
How long does it take?
As long as you want. Most families do it in chunks across the day.
When does the competition close?
Competition closes: [ADD DATE / TIME]
The Small Print
Correct Secret Word required for a valid entry.
No purchase required.
No purchases required in any of the shops.
Competition closes at the time shown above.
The winner will be randomly drawn from all submitted entries.
To learn more about Lyn Valley Classic visit the Lyn Valley Classic for more information.