Why visit Lynton
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 40 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lynton Cinema, Wind Hill, Lyn and Exmoor Museum and Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall.
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About Lynton
Lynton is a town on the Exmoor coast in the North Devon district in the county of Devon, England, approximately 17 miles (27 km) north-east of Barnstaple and 18 miles (29 km) west of Minehead, and close to the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers. Lynton sits directly above the neighbouring village of Lynmouth; the two settlements are separated by a steep gorge.
From the Wikipedia article Lynton (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse
Lighthouse · 2.6 mi
Lighthouse in Countisbury, North Devon, England, UK
Museums and landmarks8
Lyn and Exmoor Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
Museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes40
The Exmoor Escape
Cafe · Cream Tea, Cornish Pasty, Burger, Ice Cream, Cake
28 more on the map.
History
Evidence of Iron Age activity can be found at the nearby Roborough Castle.
Lynton's Parish Church of St Mary, stands overlooking the sea, surrounded by shops and hotels. The tower is mainly 13th century but the church itself has been enlarged and altered — most notably in 1741 and in late Victorian/early Edwardian times.
Many of the town's buildings were constructed in the latter part of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Lynton Town Hall was given to the town by Sir George Newnes, Bart., a major benefactor of the town; it was opened on 15 August 1900. He also gave the town the United Reformed Church building (originally a Congregational church) on Lee Road.
From the History section of Lynton on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Lynton
Louis T. LeonowensSon of Anna Leonowens (1856-1919)Photo: Roderick Eime from Australia, CC BY 2.0- Diane Mary BridsonBritish botanist, botanical collector and scientific illustrator
- Thomas StapletonBritish paediatrician, who worked in Australia
- Shaun LeyBritish newsreader
- Leslie McLean(1918-1987)
- Richard LeamanBritish charity executive and former senior Royal Navy officer
Born in Lynton, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare2
Map of Lynton
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Getting there and nearby towns
Cardiff Airport (CWL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Porlock 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Ilfracombe 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Barnstaple 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Minehead 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Porthcawl 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Dulverton 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Llantwit Major 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Pyle 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Bridgend 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Bideford 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lynton Town Hall, Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- War Memorial, Lynton Old Cemetery, Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 4.0
- Lynton Old Cemetery, Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 4.0
- Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares Lynton Devon, Ghaatk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaque for Holman Park, Lynton, Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 4.0
- Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall, Geof Sheppard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windhilldevon, Trotboy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lynton, Maria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock House Lynmouth, Steven Manning, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lynmouth (Devon, UK), St John the Baptist's church -- 2013 -- 1482, Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Rising Sun Lynmouth, Steven Manning, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Crown Hotel from Sinai Hill, Lynton, Devon, Ghaatk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United Reformed Church Lynton Devon, Ghaatk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Old Coach House (Abi's Cafe), Ghaatk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Of Rocks Hotel Lynton, Ghaatk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lynton (2020-09-17) 03, Simon Cobb, CC0
- Queen Street, Lynton, Simon Cobb, CC0
- Inside Lynton Methodist Church, Devon - Lynton Cinema, Ghaatk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley of the Rocks from Hollerday Hill, Janine Forbes, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, swinetown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, WaggyDog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, WaggyDog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, WaggyDog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, swinetown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, WaggyDog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, miguel_andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, WaggyDog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
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