A free Family Car Trail in Lynton & Lynmouth for 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. Each participating shop window will show a famous car, and some will include a letter — collect the letters, solve the Secret Word, then enter online for your chance to win.
Start anywhere. Stop whenever you want. Pick it up again later.
Starts From:
7th June 2026
Trail Ends:
21st June 2026
Prize Draw:
28th June 2026
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 — keep going.
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.
A CHANCE TO WIN A HARRY POTTER LEGO BUNDLE
Solve the Secret Word and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a proper Harry Potter LEGO bundle — the winner receives both sets.
You’ll get the Knight Bus Adventure and the Flying Ford Anglia: two instantly recognisable Wizarding World vehicles, one bigger build and one quick, play-ready set.
Plus two bonus Hot Wheels cars: the Dark Knight Batmobile and KITT (Knight Rider).
LEGO® and Harry Potter™ are trademarks of their respective owners. Hot Wheels® and Batman™ are trademarks of their respective owners. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by the LEGO Group, Warner Bros., Mattel or Amazon.
Participating Shops
Already got the Lyn Valley Classic programme? The shop list below matches the numbered Car Trail locations on the map — start anywhere and tick them off as you go.
Lynton
1
Lyn Candles
2
Gunns Gallery
3
The Studio Lynton
4
Boutique 52
5
L&L Cliff Railway
6
Lynton Sheepskin Shop
7
Ginger Nut
8
Willow Lynton
9
The Hospice Shop
10
Antiques & More
11
Pickles & Peculiars
12
Lizzie Bizzie The Seaglassist
13
Churchill House
14
The Lyn Valley Dog House
15
Polly Skye Art Gallery
Top Tip: jot any letters you spot next to the shop name — only some windows include a letter.
Enter the Car Trail
Solved the Secret Word? Enter it and your contact details below for your chance to win.
Starts From:
7th June 2026
Trail Ends:
21st June 2026
Prize Draw:
28th June 2026
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
6
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: 21 June 2026 | Prize draw: 28 June 2026
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.