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North Coast Explorer
Wild views and sea-smacked shores characterise this coastal road-trip, which starts on Ex-
moor and winds west onto Cornwall's stunning north coast. Kick things off in
Dunster
with a visit to the ruby-red castle, then head west through the village of
Porlock
to take the
spectacular hairpin road over Porlock Hill. Follow the road along the moor's north coast to
the twin seaside towns of
Lynton
and
Lynmouth
, and factor in time for a walk along the
beautiful Valley of the Rocks.
Continue west to take in some old- fashioned seaside atmosphere in
Ilfracombe
, a classic
candy-floss resort known for its Victorian villas and busy beaches, as well as an unexpec-
tedly arty side thanks to Damian Hirst, who owns a restaurant in town. Further west brings
