Julia Bradbury’s Watersmeet Walk
As seen on TV, this walk to Watersmeet in Devon is noted as one of Julia Bradbury’s favourite walks, and it’s easy to see why.
Located on the stunning North Devon coast and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Exmoor National Park. It’s easy to see the appeal of Lynton & Lynmouth as a top walking holiday destination and why the area is referred to as “Little Switzerland“
The Lyn Valley, and the entire North Devon coast, is enlaced with beautiful walks and trails of varying lengths and challenges.
Three of our most popular walks are;
Hollerday Hill – a glorious combination of woodland walk and coastal trail, with magnificent views in all directions.
Valley of Rocks – an iconic valley with spectacular coastal scenery like no other
Watersmeet – a quintessential walking experience through the Watersmeet Gorge along the raging East Lyn River to Watersmeet House, and beyond.
As seen on TV, this walk to Watersmeet in Devon is noted as one of Julia Bradbury’s favourite walks, and it’s easy to see why.
An easy walk, perfect for a stroll through the leafy woodland of Hollerday Hill. Not too steep, but there are are plenty of slopes.
A picturesque walk in the heart of Exmoor’s essential Doone Valley, inspiration for R D Blackmore’s famous novel.
A classic Lynmouth walk to Watersmeet favoured by locals and visitors alike.
A short 20-30 minute stroll in Lynmouth along the East Lyn River.
A 5-mile circular walk from Lynmouth via Watersmeet to Chiselcombe, return via the South West Coast Path.
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
A beautiful coastal walk past Kipscombe Hill, meeting up with the South West Coast Path then back to Lynmouth Lighthouse.
This hill and valley walk offers magnificent views from Great Hangman, which is Britain’s highest sea cliff.
A wonderful riverside walk starting in Lynmouth through the Watersmeet Valley, then up along the ridge via Winstons Path to Sparrows Path.
An incredible Somerset walk that captures the very essence of Exmoor. Follow the Barle River from Simonsbath to Cow Castle, and beyond.
A stunning country walk along part of the Coleridge Way from County Gate to Lynmouth.
A energetic stroll to the peak of Hollerday Hill in Lynton, through the Iron Age fort site then down through Snowball back to Lynton.
A gloriously long walk from Lynton to the Hunter’s Inn in the Heddon Valley.
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
A stunning country walk along part of the Coleridge Way from County Gate to Lynmouth.
A shady leafy walk following one of the longest stretches of wooded coastline in England along the Exmoor Coast.
For more walking ideas, resources and the best information for walking in Lynton & Lynmouth, see the Walkers are Welcome pages.