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Tricky_Dicky69 Says: Take a walk from Lynmouth to The Exmoor Sandpiper Inn for a beer, or two. You can either walk up to Riversmeet, turn left and then up over Countisbury Hill or head east from town up the coast path to the top of the hill and then turn right through the church yard. After...
johngayton Says: This is definitely not one for the cardio-vascularly challenged but if you are feeling particularly energetic the walk up from Lynton to The Sandpiper Inn offers a variety of rewards. Firstly the walk itself opens up stunning views as you ascend, and then on arrival the Inn...
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The Oak Room: A Touch Of Spain In North Devon
johngayton Says: Being run by a Spanish couple gives this place an authentic identity. Service is laid back, food is good and using local musicians adds a bit of Devon to the whole. Only been in for nibbles and wine but everything looks good and the atmosphere is great.
Vanilla Pod: Great Food - Shame About The Supercilious Owner
johngayton Says: During the day this is a continental-style cafe bar where you can just drop in for a coffee, a beer, a light bite or whatever and at that it suceeds very well, By night it transforms itself into an intimate little local bistro-style restaurant with absolutely superb...
The Crown Hotel: Casual or Formal - Your Choice
johngayton Says: UPDATE MAY 2011 - Unfortunately the tip below no longer applies - the Crown has changed hands and the present food offering is pretty naff :(Whether staying at The Crown or just out for a meal the hotel offers several dining options: from a formal 3-course restaurant meal -...
Uncle's Kebab and Pizza House: When The Pubs Kick Out!
johngayton Says: UPDATE May 2011 - Unfortunately Uncle's is now closed (due to hygiene problems - not that I had any) but there is a replacement on the same street - tip to follow.When it gets to that time of night and either the pub is throwing you out, or you have had your quota, then this...
Cliff Top Cafaurant: Expensive Sandwiches But Great View
johngayton Says: This little cafe (and it is a cafe rather than a restaurant) at the head of the Cliff Railway is one of my regular stopping off points when I have to go up to Lynton to catch a bus into Barnstaple.I usually only have a coffee, but on occassion I'll have a sandwich or toastie...
CASTLE HILL HOUSE BISTRO, LYNTON.: CLASSY BISTRO
Tricky_Dicky69 Says: ***BISTRO NOT OPEN DURING OUR VISIT - SEPT 2010. RING TO CHECK. ***This bistro is part of The Castle Hill House Hotel and the food served there was fantastic. There are not too many tables in the restaurant and they are well spaced out which gives a feeling of space and...
Tanmoye Indian Restaurant.: Devonshire curry house.
Tricky_Dicky69 Says: UPDATED SEPTEMBER, 2010.The Tanmoye is not the world's most appealing restaurant from the outside, or inside come to that, but this is made up for by the quality of the food served there.The interior has undergone refurbishments recently which have improved things...
Thai-Lyn Restaurant.: Authentic Thai cuisine in North Devon.
Tricky_Dicky69 Says: **** UPDATE 2010 - NO LONGER A THAI RESTAURANT.***The restaurant is situated in the Waterloo House Hotel. Our visit was to celebrate our wedding anniversary and was most enjoyable.The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The owner, Alan, welcomes you and provides excellent...
Crown Hotel: Live Music At Weekends
johngayton Says: Having recently changed hands (sadly Pete Bowles is no longer with us) the new management at The Crown have introduced live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The acts are mostly local (ish) and range from solo acoustic performers to lively rock quartets such as Couch,...
Lynton Cinema: The Smallest Cinema?
johngayton Says: Lynton is the smallest town in the UK to have a full-time cinema and perhaps this is the smallest cinema in a UK town as well. The cinema has 2 evening perfomances during the summer, the early evening being for family showings, and one nightly in the winter months. Situated...
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To get from Lynmouth to Lynton, or back, is a bit of a slog on foot. It's even hard work on the legs walking down due to the steep pathway. Best to go for the lazy option and take the cliff railway.
The Lynton & Lynmouth cliff railway was built by the victorians in 1890 and has been used by locals and tourists ever since. The railway is powered by water and the natural effects of gravity.
Lots of info available on the web-site. www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/indexb.html
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 01598 753486 / 753908
Lyn Valley Art and Crafts center: Local craft
yumyum Says: The Lyn Valley Art and Crafts Center is located in the old Methodist Church. I can really recommend a visit as I found several things there which I purchased.
Marks and Sons: A Proper Butchers
johngayton Says: This is an old-fashioned butchers shop where the meat is locally sourced, properly hung and cut to your own specifications. Just as it should be. Obviously meat, but they also do a selection of hot pies and pasties at lunchtime. From a half pound of home-made sausages to a...
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You know it is August here in Lynton (and to a lesser extent below in Lynmouth ) when these strange characters start cropping up around the village, sometimes in gardens, sometimes on balconies, in fact in all sorts of strange places. This is a relatively recent addition to the local scene and no-one I have spoken to is quite sure exactly who started it but it has certainly become popular and some of the scarecrows have obviously taken quite a bit of time and imagination - see travelog on this page for more pics.
Written Aug 29, 2006
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Hollerday Hill is the hill overlooking Lynmouth Bay just above Lynton village and is accessed by a footpath from beside the town hall. The footpath circumnavigates the hill to The Valley of Rocks, with the sea-facing section definitely not recommended for those suffering from vertigo as the cliff drops off perpendicularly from the foot-wide path at certain points. The footpath is heavily wooded on the landward side and makes for a pleasant out of the way wander with a spur leading to the crest.
During the summer the views from the crest are limited by the ovegrown trees but there is a spectaculat look out at the seaward point from which you can catch some magnificent sunsets if you are lucky - which I haven't been so far, but maybe next week.
Even without the sunsets however the walk is always pleasant and the evening skies have their own character, though I have cheated a little with the first pic!
Updated Aug 28, 2006
johngayton Says: If you are staying here in Lynton for a while this useful little laundrette can be found on Cavendish Place just behind the Queens pub. This is a self-service bagwash, open seven days a week from 7.30 am to 8 pm, with modern washing and drying machines. The washers cost...
johngayton Says: There are two free to use cash points in the village. One is in the Londis convenience store and is available during shop hours. The other is in the lobby of Lloyds bank and is available 24 hours.
Where To Get Your Postcard Stamps
johngayton Says: Most of the shops which sell postcards also stock 1st and 2nd class stamps for posting around the UK. However for sending further afield you’ll need to visit the Post Office. This is located on Lee Road (the main road through the village) and is open Monday to...
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Lynton, North Devon, Lots of Memories
Update (TWICE!!) this October 2007 - Still the most special place in the whole world and with two entirely different but equally special people - whatever needs to be done do it here, or down the...
Lynton & Lynmouth, North Devon.
My Wife, Chris, and I went to Lynmouth & Lynton to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary in August, 2004 and managed to get back down again in October 2004. I have been back twice in 2005, once when...
I was driven to Lynton by a friend. We took a short walk in the heat of the day and had the best Devonshire tea ever.
LYNTON - Traditional Charming Fisher Village
... what the tour-guide says > Set amongst the spectacular scenery of an area known as England’s Little Switzerland is Lynton, a small Victorian town with a selection of shops, tea-rooms and...
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