Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Driving Tour
Dunster to Lynton
Start
Dunster
End
Lynton
Length
32 miles; one day
From
Dunster
motor south, with Exmoor's hills rising to the west. After turning at Wheddon Cross,
Ex-
ford
's village green provides an excuse for a stroll. Drive uphill, past Exford post office, following Porlock
signs. After a cattle grid, the road climbs, gorse takes over, and buzzards soar. Next comes a long, glorious drive
across open moorland; depending on the season it's heather-purple or honey-brown. Crest a hill, and the sea and
beach far below emerge. At the A39, choose from two routes to Porlock. The first involves a £2.50 toll: turn left,
