Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

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Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

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Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

02:54

8.95km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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210 m

Lynmouth

Highlight • Settlement

The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, situated on the North Coast of Devon, are renowned for high sea cliffs, breathtaking natural beauty and unspoilt landscape. From here, you are perfectly …

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563 m

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Highlight • Structure

The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the highest and steepest fully-water-powered railway in the UK. Built in 1888, the steep 862-foot (263 m) long track rises 500 feet (152 …

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1.53 km

North Walk (South West Coast Path)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

North Walk is one of the most stunning stretches of the South West Coast Path. Clinging to the cliff face, it offers views across to Wales and along the Exmoor …

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2.58 km

Valley of Rocks

Highlight • Gorge

One of the most incredible natural features of the North Devon coastline, the Valley of Rocks is a dry valley with steep cliffs and sea views. As you walk through …

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4.09 km

Lee Abbey Estate

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful estate in an amazing location with awesome views, easy trail along this section

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5.44 km

View of the Exmoor Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

The looks are deserved if you climbed from the direction of Lee Abbey... Really steep, but here's the reward 😄

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6.61 km

View of Valley of Rocks and Coast from South Cleave

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walking along the hillside of South Cleave gives wonderful views across the valley of rocks and out to sea. You can really see where the river would have flowed before …

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7.98 km

Lynton Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Lynton presents itself as Victorian and dignified in the small center. There are a few tea rooms, shopping areas and hotels. The steep streets are quickly explored, but there is …

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8.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.88 km

1.47 km

841 m

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.88 km

1.20 km

825 m

777 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2023,🇬🇧 Valley of Rocks und Lynton 🐐

Today we also had the man record the clock: 7.29km and 305 HM. Whatever is true now 🙄

This round is pretty much one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever hiked and the reason why we rented a room right at the starting point this time. Lynton and its twin town of Lynmouth (the former is on a hill, …

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