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Glen Lyn Gorge – Porlock Toll Road loop from Lynton

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Glen Lyn Gorge – Porlock Toll Road loop from Lynton

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Glen Lyn Gorge – Porlock Toll Road loop from Lynton

04:39

64.0km

1,400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 63.0 km for 70 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Glen Lyn Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Most of the pictures here do NOT show the Gorge!!!!

The entrance to it is clearly signposted and is exactly where you can see the water fountain. You pay 10 …

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1.32 km

Lynmouth Village and East Lyn River

Highlight • Settlement

The bridge here at Lynmouth crosses the East Lyn River, one of the two rivers (the other being the West Lyn) which have created the spectacular valley that Lynmouth sits …

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3.25 km

View of Lynmouth Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.9 km

Metcombe Plantation

Forest

15.0 km

Porlock Toll Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Incredible toll road, which costs is £1 for bikes. I'd highly recommend this climb over the busy and steep A-road alternative up Porlock Hill.

Probably one of the most picturesque …

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22.0 km

Porlock Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Porlock is a popular yet authentic Exmoor village. Set in Porlock Vale, between the rolling hills of Exmoor and the sea, the village boasts characterful streets that wind between thatched …

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29.2 km

Towards Dunkery Beacon

Highlight • Summit

48.6 km

Simonsbath

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small and pretty Exmoor village in Somerset, near the River Barle, very close to the source of the River Exe. It's on both the Two Moors Way and the …

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64.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

18.2 km

7.65 km

Surfaces

51.9 km

11.4 km

573 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

27°C

17°C

38 %

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Glen Lyn Gorge – Porlock Toll Road loop from Lynton

Glen Lyn Gorge

Lynmouth Village and East Lyn River

View of Lynmouth Bay

Porlock Toll Road

Porlock Village Centre

Towards Dunkery Beacon

Simonsbath

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