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Valley of Rocks – View of the Exmoor Coast loop from Lynton

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Valley of Rocks – View of the Exmoor Coast loop from Lynton

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226

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Valley of Rocks – View of the Exmoor Coast loop from Lynton

06:38

21.9km

700m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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338 m

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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2.16 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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2.92 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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11.2 km

Hunter's Inn

Highlight • Pub

Black Forest vibes... I definitely didn't expect it! A great opportunity to stop off

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13.7 km

View of Woody Bay, Valley of the Rocks, Lynmouth Bay, and Foreland Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure you look to the east as you pass along the coastal footpath. Woody Bay, Valley of the Rocks, Lynmouth Bay and Foreland Point reach out along the horizon. A glorious scene any time of the year.

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14.0 km

Waterfall on the Valley of Rocks Path

Highlight • Trail

Waterfall just crosses the small path so take care :)
Its a nice refreshment to stick your arms into this small waterfall, especially on a hot day!

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14.0 km

Coast Path and View of Woody Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great view over Woody Bay when approaching from the west. The route has a lot of ups and downs so you can see the Bay from way up (but need to walk down and up to reach the sea!)

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16.2 km

Croscombe Wood

Forest

19.7 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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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

5.58 km

5.17 km

1.72 km

935 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

5.21 km

4.11 km

2.41 km

2.19 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

21°C

13°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Valley of Rocks – View of the Exmoor Coast loop from Lynton

Lynton Old Town

Valley of Rocks

View of the Exmoor Coast

Hunter's Inn

View of Woody Bay, Valley of the Rocks, Lynmouth Bay, and Foreland Point

Waterfall on the Valley of Rocks Path

Coast Path and View of Woody Bay

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