Historic Lynton & Lynmouth
Discover the stories behind Lynton & Lynmouth
From a tiny fishing village on the North Devon coast to a popular Victorian resort and tourist destination, Lynton & Lynmouth has a rich history.
Here you will find stories of bravery and heroism. Legends of over-land lifeboat launches and memories of a town devastated by flood in 1952 and rebuilt anew to become one of Devon’s most popular holiday destinations.
The Rhenish Tower – a Lynmouth Icon
A Lynmouth icon, and essential for a selfie background.
17 April 2020
Louisa: The Overland Launch
Ferocious winds battered the Exmoor coast driving the Forrest Hall perilously towards the rocks.
24 March 2020
Hollerday Hill and the Valley of Rocks
Rising above Lynton is the beautiful Hollerday Hill.
10 March 2020
The 1952 Lynmouth Flood Disaster
Lynmouth suffered one of the worst floods in English history.
19 February 2020
10 December 2019