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Exmoor National Park
Lynmouth makes an ideal location from which to discover North Devon
& Exmoor National Park. Take a day or two
just exploring Exmoor; stunning scenery; magnificent wildlife; unspoilt
villages and views to die for . . . Exford, Dunster, Porlock and Dulverton are all within easy reach.
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Lynton
& Lynmouth
Cliff Railway
A unique, water-powered, Victorian
funicular railway, opened in 1890 it links the twin towns of Lynton and
Lynmouth, climbing from sea level to a height of 500ft.
The railway comprises of two cars, each with a water tank mounted
beneath, joined by a continuous cable.
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Watersmeet NT
Set in one of
Britain’s deepest river gorges Watermeet House, is one
of England's oldest tea gardens and the starting-off point for some 40
miles/65 km of woodland, riverside and coastal walks. The Two
Moors Way, Tarka Trail and Samaritans Way SW all converge there.
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Valley Of Rocks
Created some 125,000 years ago in the Ice Age, this stunning ‘dry valley’ set high on the clifftops is
unique, an
extraordinary area of strangely weathered rock formations - Castle Rock, Devil’s Cheesering, Ragged Jack and Mother Meldrum’s
Cave, and home to a herd of feral goats.
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Hollerday Hill
Rising above
Lynton explore the many footpaths that climb Hollerday
Hill standing some 800ft/243m above sea level at its summit. Visit the site of
the publisher Sir Geo. Newnes' great mansion
Hollerday House burnt down in 1913 or stroll along the cliff top
path, the North Walk.
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Glen
Lyn Gorge
Designated a Site of Special Scientific
Interest, this spectacular gorge provides lovely woodland walks, paths climb
by beautiful waterfalls in this unspoilt valley. A Power of Water exhibition
shows how the West Lyn River produces power from hydro-electricity.
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Lynton &
Barnstaple Railway
Considered to be one of the most picturesque narrow gauge lines in
the world, originally opened in
1898 the LBR have re-opened
one mile of track at Wood Bay Station with ambitious plans to reinstate it all
the way to Wistlandpound.
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Lynton Cinema
"The
Smallest Show on Earth" - Big screen entertainment with a warm small town
welcome open daily and screening the latest releases, Lynton
Cinema housed in a converted Methodist hall, has a seating capacity of about 70,
creating a unique intimate atmosphere.
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North Devon
& Exmoor Gardens
Heddon Hall, Parracombe ~ Greencombe Gardens, West Porlock ~
Chambercombe Manor, Ilfracombe ~ Castle Hill Gardens & Park, Filleigh ~
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Muddiford ~ Docton Mill, Hartland ~
Tapeley Park, Instow ~ Marwood Hill Gardens, Marwood ~
Winsford Walled Garden, Halwill ~ RHS Rosemoor, Gt. Torrington ~
Clovelly Court Gardens, Clovelly ~ Hartland Abbey Gardens, Hartland
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North Devon AONB
& Beaches
North Devon has some of the finest beaches in the British Isles, this
stunning coastal area is nationally protected for the beauty of its landscape
and includes Saunton
Sands, five miles of golden beach backed by the unique dune system
of Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Together with Woolacombe and Croyde
all are very popular with surfers.
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Clovelly
& Hartland Pennisula
White washed houses
clinging to the hillside, steep cobbled village streets lead down to a most
ancient and beautiful harbour at Clovelly. Just a few miles further on beckons the rugged Atlantic coastline of
the spectacular Hartland Point and Hartland Quay as well as the nearby 12th
century former priory, Hartland Abbey and the attractive gardens at Docton
Mill.
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RHS
Gardens
Rosemoor
Rosemoor is a garden of national importance, a
garden for gardeners, a garden for all seasons situated in the
beautiful setting of the Torridge Valley. Displaying a stunning variety
of garden styles, maturity, and planting with all year round interest, its 40
acres are designed to delight and inspire.
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Lundy Island
Lundy lies in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Devon with nothing
between it and the Americas. Home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst
dramatic scenery, visit this unique
and unspoilt island, on Lundy's own ship, the MS Oldenburg. There is a
small village with an inn and Victorian church, and nearby the 13th-century
Marisco Castle keeps guard.
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Wistlandpound
The changing seasons means that it is an exciting place to discover at any time of the year!
Wistlandpound is a popular recreation area, with bird watching, trout fishing, as well as boating and nature walking among the most popular activities.
Easy access paths allow you to wander through the forest of majestic trees and catch stunning views of the
lake and its wildlife.
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Arlington Court
NT
& Carriage
Museum
An intimate and intriguing Regency
house built in neo-classical style in 1822 and full of collections for every
taste. Set in an extensive estate and the National Trust's impressive collection
of horse-drawn carriages are housed in the stables and there are carriage rides
in the grounds.
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Dartington Crystal
Swedish glassmakers brought their hand making skills to help start a very different glass company. Working with the finest natural materials, these craftsmen soon became known for creating beautiful glassware.
Hot molten
crystal is turned into lead
crystal glassware, under the gaze of visitors in the viewing galleries.
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Lyn & Exmoor Museum
The museum depicts the social history of Lynton and the surrounding villages
through the ages. Housed in Lynton's oldest surviving domestic dwelling, it
includes a traditional cottage kitchen with large stone fireplace. The building even includes its own ghost!
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21 Mile Drive
Narrow lanes winding through woods, along
the cliff top coastline and running deep through valley bottoms alongside fast
flowing rivers, this beautiful and dramatic 21 mile scenic figure-of-eight drive
takes in all the very best that is 'Little Switzerland'.
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Heddon
Valley &
Heddon's Mouth NT
A deep, lush wooded combe running down to
the sea at Heddon's Mouth with towering cliffs and secluded coves, a favourite
landscape of the Romantic poets and smugglers alike.
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Exmoor
Coastal Link
This open top double decker runs
from Lynmouth to Porlock along the scenic 'Heritage Coast' of Exmoor
National Park taking in some of the most beautiful coastline in the country
before reaching Minehead.
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Porlock & Porlock Weir
Enjoy the delightful surroundings of
picturesque Porlock and the harbour hamlet of Porlock Weir, nestling at the foot
of Porlock Hill in Porlock Vale, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge with
breathtaking views over the Bristol Channel and to the south, by the rolling
hills of the Exmoor.
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Dunster Village &
Dunster
Castle NT
Dunster is an idyllic medieval village offering a wealth of heritage and history
from Dunster Castle and the Old Yarn Market to the Priory Church of St George,
Nunnery, Dunster Mill, a working watermill. The village hosts a wide range
of shops, restaurants and pubs, and with over 200 listed buildings.
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Doone Country
There is a part of Exmoor which will
forever be known as Lorna Doone Country. At the heart of it is 'Doone Valley' a
magical, mystical place and it makes for a lovely walk from the 17th century
packhorse bridge at Malmsmead along Badgworthy Water past the Blackmore memorial
stone to the ruins of a medieval village.
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West Somerset
Railway
20 miles of nostalgic steam travel through the Exmoor and Quantocks coast and countryside
between Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton and Minehead.
10 railway stations, restored and maintained by volunteer enthusiasts, take in
the sights, sounds and smells of the golden age of rail travel.
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Tel: 01598
753219
· E-mail:info@shelleyshotel.co.uk
Watersmeet Road
Lynmouth Exmoor Devon EX35 6EP
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