| Coordinates: | 51.203, -3.847 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 71 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01598 (Lynton) |
Lynton & Lynmouth sits on the dramatic coast of North Devon at the edge of Exmoor, where steep cliffs drop to a sheltered harbour and the twin settlements are linked by the gorge of the East Lyn River. The area is visually striking, with landmarks such as the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway and the rocky outcrops of the Valley of the Rocks drawing walkers, photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Tourism and hospitality are central to the local economy, alongside small-scale fishing and services for residents, and the community feels the familiar pressures of seasonal visitors and holiday homes. The ward’s history is memorable - particularly the devastating 1952 flood in Lynmouth - and conservation groups work to protect its Victorian heritage and the surrounding moorland and coastline.
EX35 6PY, EX35 6ES, EX35 6NE, EX35 6BE, EX31 4QE, EX35 6DF, EX31 4ZQ, EX35 6HQ, EX35 6JD … See all