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No.7 Lynmouth and Watersmeet

Enjoy a beautiful walk through the Lyn valley along the East Lyn river upstream to where it meets Hoar Oak Water

Lynmouth and Watersmeet

Enjoy a beautiful walk through the Lyn valley along the East Lyn river upstream to where it meets Hoar Oak Water

Route Info

The route starts from Lynmouth, where there are several car parks, then takes you up beside the East Lyn, crossing the river just over half way.  At Watersmeet House the inviting National Trust shop and café offers a well earned break and cream tea, then head back down the dramatic river gorge.

Distance 5.9km (About three and a half miles)

Time - About two and a quarter hours

Link to route on Ordnance Survey mapping

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