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Exmoor, Lynmouth and South Molton
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Exmoor is a paradise
for true nature lovers, offering a remarkable variety
of flora and abundant rare wildlife including red deer,
wild ponies and several birds of prey. National trust
footpaths, numerous stables and the River Exe, Barle
and East and West Lyn make this really first class
walking, riding and fishing country.
Lynton & Lynmouth. Picturesque
twin villages linked by a unique water driven cliff
railway. Delightful harbour and wide pebble beach.
Many small shops, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful unspoilt
coves of Wringcliff, Lee Bay, Woody Bay and Heddons
Mouth nearby. Exceptionally scenic area known as ‘Little
Switzerland’ and very popular for honeymoons
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Trentishoe, Heddon
Valley, Parracombe and Martinhoe. Enchanting hamlet
amidst outstanding National Trust countryside, bordering
the coast. South Molton. Bustling market town within
easy reach of the new link road and on the southern
borders of Exmoor. Offers swimming pool and choice
of antique shops, pubs and restaurants.
Chittlehampton, Swimbridage, North
Molton and Bratton Fleming. Peaceful farming villages
with character pubs, delightful surroundings countryside
and easy access to Exmoor.
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Local
Attractions (Particular beauty spots)
The Doone Valley, Tarr Steps,
Dunkery Beacon, Porlock Weir, Withypool Common, Foreland
Point, Selworthy Green, Landacre Bridge, Heddon Valley,
Trentishoe, Watersmeet, The Valley of Rocks, Robbers
Bridge,Countisbury Hill, North Walk – Lynton.
Place of interest and
enterainment
Watersmeet – picturesque
former fishing lodge near Lynmouth with National Trust
shop and tea garden. Exmoor Zoological Park – attractive
stream bordered setting with tropical and rare birds
and animals, near Bratton Fleming. Exmoor Brass Rubbing & Hobbycraft
Centre – at Lynmouth.
Oare church – where the legendary
Lorna Doone was shot during her marriage to John Ridd.
Lorna Doone Farm – craft shop
and tea rooms at Malmsmead.
Arlington Court – Regency former
home of the Chichester family with superb National
Trust gardens and collections including horse drawn
carriages.
Quince Honey Farm – fascinating
selection of working hives at South Molton.
Dunster Castle – National Trust
property dating from the 13th Century, near Porlock.
Hunters Inn – picturesque inn,
gardens and tea rooms in the Heddon Valley.
Lifeboat museum – Lyn & Exmoor
museum – Lee Bay. Cinema, tennis, boating putting,
cricket and fishing trips at Lynton & Lynmouth.
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Area Representative, Jenny:
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Ask Jenny to phone you
