Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Flood Memorial Hall
(The Esplanade, Lynmouth; 9am-5pm Easter-Oct)
At breakfast time on the 16th of August,
1952, a huge wave of water swept through Lynmouth after a day of torrential rain. The
devastation was immense - 34 people lost their lives, and four bridges and countless
houses were swept away. The memorial hall's exhibition features a scale model of the vil-
lage before the flood, photos of the buildings that were destroyed, and the personal testi-
monies of those involved.
INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Lyn & Exmoor Museum
(Market St, Lynton; adult/child £1/50p; 10.30am-1.30pm & 2-5pm Mon-Fri, 2-5pm Sun Apr-Oct)
Interesting
archaeological finds and a collection of tools, paintings and archive photos.
MUSEUM
Activities
Popular hiking trails amongst Lynton and Lynmouth's spectacular scenery include ones to
the lighthouse at
Foreland Point
, to
Watersmeet
(2 miles east of Lynmouth, reached via the gor-
geous East Lyn river glade) and along the scenic
Glen Lyn Gorge
.
WALKING
Valley of the Rocks
The dramatic geology in this valley was described by poet Robert Southey as 'rock reel-
ing upon rock, stone piled upon stone, a huge terrifying reeling mass'. Many of the forma-
tions have evocative names such as Devil's Cheesewring and Ragged Jack, and you might
even spy a feral goat or two wandering along the banks. It's a mile's walk west of Lynton
along a cracking coast path.
Sleeping
Castle Hill
( 01598-752291;
www.castlehill.biz
; Castle Hill,, Lynton; d £65-95, f £130; )
Most of the rooms in this
hill-top guesthouse are smoothly modern. Expect oatmeal, solid wood furniture and the
odd cherry-red settee. The mini-suites have bijou balconies with views of the town and the
hills. The location, amid Lynton's shops, is good too.
B&B
£
St Vincent House
B&B
£
