Things To Do
Lynton Cinema
21 mile drive
Horse Riding
The
Cinema opened just 6 years ago as the culmination of a lot of hard work by
local people to turn a redundant church hall into a superb cinema. Styled as
the 1930's it is a far cry from the sterile multiplex cinema. The cinema is
open 7 days a week and screens the latest movies. For more information, call
01598 753397 or click on the image above.
Experience the '21 mile drive', a beautiful figure-of-eight scenic tour of the area, including some single track roads that twist and turn down steep tumbling valleys and then run along the contour of the wooded cliffs. Click here.
Horse riding is very popular in the area with several stables catering for both novice and experienced riders,
with the opportunity to ride over the moors.
Alta Lyn Alpacas
Railways
Railways (continued)
A small herd of huacaya
alpacas bred near Lynton for their fleece. Also animals for sale, stud
services, farm visits, spinning, weaving and walking with alpacas.
The famous Lynton & Barnstaple Railway closed in 1935. The day after the Railway closed, a wreath was placed on the buffer stops at Barnstaple Town with a note inscribed: "Perchance it is not dead, but sleepeth". Inspired by this hope, for over twenty years revivalists have been dreaming and labouring to reopen the line, and now they have realised the dream with the reopening of part of the line at Woody Bay. Steam and diesel hauled passenger rides are operating throughout the summer.
The famous water powered cliff railway linking Lynton and Lynmouth is well worth a visit during one's stay. Open every day, times variable depending on season.
The West Somerset Railway runs from Minehead to Bishop's Lydeard near Taunton and is the longest preserved railway in the UK. Steam and diesel trains operate daily throughout the season.
Exmoor Falconry
Golf
Surfing
Falconry and outdoor activities set in a 15th. century National Trust Farmhouse, within Exmoor National Park, down a quiet country lane, but close to Minehead and Porlock.
From the links courses along the coastline to the wonderful parkland courses, North Devon has a great variety for the golfer to play. Royal North Devon, Saunton, Portmore, Willingcott Valley, Minehead & West Somerset, Libbaton, Ilfracombe, Great Torrington, Hartland Forest and Holsworthy.
When the right conditions prevail the surf at Lynmouth Bay is a regional classic. Surfing is ideal for the experienced surfer with a point-break together with a west, south-west swell and a southerly wind.
Lynton & Lynmouth Music Festival
Coastal Boat Trips
Walking
After
a successful festival in June of last year, plans are already being
developed for 2008. Additionally, there are events taking place throughout
the year. For more information on this year's festival and other events, visit www.llama.org.uk, or call 01598
753968/753980.
Departing from Lynmouth harbour, weather & tide permitting, enjoy trips around the Lynmouth Bay to the lighthouse and smugglers caves, beautiful views along the heritage coastline to see England's highest sea cliffs and get close to nesting seabirds in their sanctuary at the Valley of the Rocks & Lee Bay.
Exmoor is the ideal place to explore the outdoors, with over 1000km of footpaths and bridleways The South West Coast Path affords spectacular views of the coastline and more info can be found at www.swcp.org.uk and the Two Moors Way and Tarka Trail are ideal ways to explore the region.
Photography
Canoeing
Cricket
The stunning natural beauty that is to be found on Exmoor provides both the novice and experienced photographer with both spectacular locations and magnificent wildlife to photograph all year round.
The East Lyn River from Watersmeet to Lynmouth Harbour provides excellent and challenging conditions all year round.
Cricket is played in the picturesque setting of the Valley of Rocks. Competitive matches are played most weekends throughout the season.
Tennis & Putting
Museum & Model Railway
Hang Gliding
On the Manor in Lynmouth there is a tennis court and a putting green with equipment available throughout the season. Tennis courts are also available for hire in Lynton.
Lynton has its own Exmoor Museum and Lynmouth the Lyn Model Railway. Both are well worth a visit.
Permitted sites are at Bossington near Porlock and North Hill at Minehead.
Marine Current Turbines
Cycling
Bowls
Formed to develop technology for exploiting
flowing water in general and tidal streams in particular, the first phase of
this ambitious project has commenced with the installation of a 300kW single
11m diameter rotor off Lynmouth Bay. For more information click on picture.
From country lanes to bridleways and special trails, all offer a different experience for the cyclist and mountain biker. Cycling is easy and enjoyable for all ages and abilities as well as special needs. Attend a bike hike with a National Park Ranger. Cycle hire is available locally.
Lynton has its own bowling green and it is open daily from the end of April to the end of September. Visitors are more than welcome and bowls can be hired. Team members can be contacted if you fancy a game and want someone to play with or someone to show you the game. There are also many other greens in the area. Telephone Neil Hobbs on 01598 752280 for further information.
Fishing
Bus Services
As
you would expect, fishing is widely available. There are several places
which offer fishing and permits can also be obtained locally for fishing on
the Lyn. Permits available from the Post Office and Tourist Information
Centre. Sea Fishing and boat trips are available from Lynmouth Harbour.