a place worth walking about

Find the Perfect Walk

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.

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Hollerday Hill
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Watersmeet
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Valley of Rocks
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Hollerday Hill Peak & Snowball

A energetic stroll to the peak of Hollerday Hill in Lynton, through the Iron Age fort site then down through Snowball back to Lynton.

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Doone Valley Country Walk

A picturesque walk in the heart of Exmoor’s essential Doone Valley, inspiration for R D Blackmore’s famous novel.

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Heddon’s Mouth Cleave

A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.

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Hollerday Hill Circular Walk

An easy walk, perfect for a stroll through the leafy woodland of Hollerday Hill. Not too steep, but there are are plenty of slopes.

Simonsbath Cow Castle

Simonsbath to Cow Castle

An incredible Somerset walk that captures the very essence of Exmoor. Follow the Barle River from Simonsbath to Cow Castle, and beyond.

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RESOURCES FOR WALKERS

For more walking ideas, resources and the best information for walking in Lynton & Lynmouth, see the Walkers are Welcome pages.