Holdstone Down Circular Walk
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
The Best Scenic Walks for Everyone in Lynton & Lynmouth
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.
Find A Great Walk
Combe Martin to Hangman Cliffs
This hill and valley walk offers magnificent views from Great Hangman, which is Britain’s highest sea cliff.
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.
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.
Doone Valley Country Walk
A picturesque walk in the heart of Exmoor’s essential Doone Valley, inspiration for R D Blackmore’s famous novel.
Watersmeet Circular Walk
A classic Lynmouth walk to Watersmeet favoured by locals and visitors alike.
Watersmeet & Sparrows Path Circular
A wonderful riverside walk starting in Lynmouth through the Watersmeet Valley, then up along the ridge via Winstons Path to Sparrows Path.
Watersmeet & Chiselcombe Circular
A 5-mile circular walk from Lynmouth via Watersmeet to Chiselcombe, return via the South West Coast Path.
County Gate to Lynmouth
A stunning country walk along part of the Coleridge Way from County Gate to Lynmouth, through Brendon and Rockford.
Porlock Weir to Lynmouth via Culbone
A shady leafy walk following one of the longest stretches of wooded coastline in England along the Exmoor Coast, from Porlock Weir to Lynmouth, via the stunning Culbone Church.
Lynton to Heddon Valley Circular
A gloriously long walk from Lynton to the National Trust Heddon Valley, passing through the Valley of Rocks and Woody Bay along the South West Coast Path.
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.
Barna Barrow to Lynmouth Lighthouse
A beautiful coastal walk past Kipscombe Hill, meeting up with the South West Coast Path then back to Lynmouth Lighthouse.
Heddon’s Mouth to the Coast
A short walk around Holdstone Down, between Combe Martin and the Heddon Valley, with tremendous views.
Webbers Post to Brockhill and Dunkery
A stunning country walk along part of the Coleridge Way, County Gate to Lynmouth. This short walk starts at Webbers Post, through Brockhill to Dunkery Beacon.
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.
Walking Journal
No one knows our Exmoor paths and trails quite like the locals who walk them. Let yourself be inspired by short and long walks around Lynton & Lynmouth on the North Devon coast, by the people that walk them.
A Lynmouth Walk: Watersmeet to the Staghunters in Brendon
A 5-mile walk from Watersmeet along the East Lyn to…
A Lynmouth Walk: Combes & Gurts & Foreland Point
An invigorating Exmoor walk from Watersmeet to Desolate then back…
A Lynmouth Walk: Oare & Malmsmead Circular
Doone Valley, Oare, Robbers Bridge & Malmsmead circular. An advanced,…
A Lynton Circular Walk: Woody Bay to Heddon’s Mouth
Walkthrough tunnels of 100yr sessile oaks, waterfalls, bright gorse, purple…
Explore Selworthy & Periwinkle Cottage near Lynmouth
We love wandering around Selworthy; its beautiful woodlands, exceedingly charming…
A Circular Lynton Walk: Hoaroak Water to Cheriton
Fill your senses – smells, taste and spectacular sights, including…
Watersmeet Circular through Rockford
3 1/2 mile walk from Watersmeet, up the zig-zag path,…
Walking Supplies & Essential Services
Luggage Transfers for Walkers
Trusted luggage transport for Devon walkers. Schedule your baggage transfers…
Churchill House
Discover a shop where heritage meets contemporary outdoor fashion, offering…