Lynmouth to Watersmeet Circular Walk
A classic Lynmouth walk to Watersmeet favoured by locals and visitors alike.
Welcome to the walking capital of exmoor
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.
From the dramatic and rugged coastline and open moors to secluded river valleys and wooded cleaves, it’s amazing to find such a rich and varied landscape within this small, yet outstandingly beautiful corner of England.
With several hundred miles of footpaths, tracks and trails crisscrossing the rolling hills of Exmoor and North Devon, such an opportunity to experience this unique backdrop must not be missed.
Lynton & Lynmouth provides everything for the enthusiastic walker – top quality accommodation, well-signposted routes, informative maps and walking guides and shops offering outdoor clothes and accessories as well as excellent public transport links and local amenities.
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Lynmouth Chiselcombe Circular
A 5-mile circular walk from Lynmouth via Watersmeet to Chiselcombe, return via the South West Coast Path.
Watersmeet & Sparrows Path Circular Walk
A wonderful riverside walk starting in Lynmouth through the Watersmeet Valley, then up along the ridge via Winstons Path to Sparrows Path.
Holdstone Down Circular Walk
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
Heddon’s Mouth Cleave
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
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.
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.
Combe Martin and Hangman Cliffs
This hill and valley walk offers magnificent views from Great Hangman, which is Britain’s highest sea cliff.
Walking Journal
Be inspired by short and long walks from Lynton & Lynmouth locals …
Walking in the Heddon Valley
Whichever corner you turn in the Heddon Valley, whatever time…
Parracombe to Challacombe Circular
This historic, wildlife-rich and the panoramic circular walk takes you…
Watersmeet to Combe Park
A 4-1/2-mile walk from Watersmeet, via Hilsford Bridge, through Combe…
Selworthy & Periwinkle Cottage
We love wandering around Selworthy; its beautiful woodlands, exceedingly charming…
Oare & Malmsmead Circular
Doone Valley, Oare, Robbers Bridge & Malmsmead circular. An advanced,…
Guided Walks & Experiences
Walking Supplies & Essential Services
National Trails & Long Distance Paths
Three of the nation’s favourite long-distance trails converge right here on the North Devon coast. Follow the South West Coast Path as it winds its way around the cliffs of Exmoor or follow the Coleridge Way and Two Moors Way which terminate in Lynmouth.
The Tarka Trail follows the coast for most of its route around North Devon and the Macmillian Way and Samaritans Way (South West) are also near by.
The South West Coast Path
Stretching for 630 miles around the West Country coast from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset.
The Tarka Trail
Follows the route taken by Tarka the Otter in Henry Williamson's book of the same name.
The Coleridge Way
Named after the romantic poet who walked over Exmoor, from his home in Nether Stowey to Lynmouth.
The Two Moors Way
Spanning both Exmoor & Dartmoor the route can extend coast-to-coast with the inclusion of the Erme-Plym trail.
The Samaritan's Way South West
Covers the Mendips and Quantock Hills from the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Lynmouth.
The Macmillan Way South West
Crossing the Somerset Levels and the Quantocks it can be linked with the South West Coast Path at Minehead