Houses & Gardens
There are many places of historic and horticultural interest located near to Lynton and throughout Exmoor and North Devon. These include many properties owned by the National Trust, English Heritage and the Royal Horticultural Society.
Click on the following links for information on prices and opening times:
- Arlington Court
- Dunster Castle
- Cleeve Abbey
- Knightshayes Court
- Lundy Island
- RHS Rosemoor Gardens
- Castle Hill Gardens
- Broomhill Sculpture Garden
- Marwood Hill Gardens
- Chambercome Manor Gardens
- Clovelly
Walking
Walking is by far the most popular way to enjoy Exmoor and North Devon. There are an abundance of trails and paths suitable for novice and experienced walkers alike.
Chough's Nest Hotel lies directly on the South West Coast Path, which runs from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset and encompasses some of the most dramatic coastlines in England.
Walking supplies and clothing are available from Churchill House in Lynton.
Click on the following links for more information:
- South West Coast Path Association
- STRIDE South West Coastal Path
- South West Coast Path National Trail
- North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival
- The Coleridge Way
- The Macmillan Way
- Two Moors Way
- Ramblers' Association
Fishing
Fishing is available close to Lynton and there are many local fisheries including Wimbleball Lake for rainbow trout, Wistlandpound fishery for rainbow and brown trout and Lower Slade fishery near Ilfracombe. River angling is available along the East Lyn River.
Fishing permits/licenses are available from the Lynton Tourist Information Centre.
Click on the following links for further information and pricing:
- South West Lakes Trust Fisheries
- Wimbleball Lake, Dulverton
- Wistlandpound, South Molton
- Jennets, Bideford
- Lower Slade, Ilfracombe
- Darracott, Torrington
- Fish the Exe
- Environment Agency - Fishing Information
Horse Riding
Horse riding is ever popular in Exmoor and there are stables and riding schools in and around the Lynton area which provide day trips out across the moors.
Click on the following links for information on prices:
- Burrowhayes Farm
- Brendon Manor Stables
- Doone Valley Trekking
- Mullacott Equestrian Centre
- Outovercott Riding Stables
Cycling & Cycle Hire
There are many cycle routes throughout Exmoor and North Devon, most notably the Tarka Trail from Ilfracombe to Bideford and beyond.
Click on the following links for cycling information, local cycle hire shops and prices:
- Just Ride, Lynmouth
- Porlock Cycle Hire, Porlock
- Biketrail, Fremington near Barnstaple
- The Bike Shed, Barnstaple
- Croyde Cycle Maps
- Westcountry Cycling - Self Guided Maps & Leaflets