Welcome to Lynton and Lynmouth
Lynton and Lynmouth is an English civil parish within the district of North Devon and the county of Devon
The parish is named after its two main settlements of Lynton, which stands on a plateau above the Glen Lyn Gorge, and Lynmouth which lies at the foot of the gorge where the West Lyn River and East Lyn River converge and then meet the sea. The two are connected by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a water-powered funicular railway. The area is also sometimes poetically termed Little Switzerland, on account of the scenic landscape which was considered by early tourists to resemble the landscapes of Switzerland. The parish lies within Exmoor National Park. In 1952 it was the scene of the devastating Lynmouth flood when in one night 35 people were killed and a further 420 were made homeless. Over 100 buildings and 28 bridges were destroyed.
Contact Info
- 01598 752384
- ltc@northdevon.gov.uk
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9am to 12 noon (office)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
The Town Hall,
Lee Road,
Lynton,
Devon,
EX35 6HT
Forthcoming Meetings
There are currently no scheduled meetings
News
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5 December 2025 - Recreation
Christmas Concert
Councillor Melvyn Care Mr Steve Hawker performed at a small Christmas Concert on Friday 5 December at Lynton Town Hall.
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5 December 2025 - Council Business
Waste & Recycling over Christmas and New Year 2025
Please find amended dates and times for collections in Lyn Valley over the Festive period.
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10 November 2025 - Recreation
Community Christmas Tree
Celebrate 125 Years of Lynton Town Hall with our Community Christmas Tree
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People
Adrian Hobbs
Town Mayor 2025 - 26
Lewys Logan
Town Deputy Mayor 2025-26
Alastair Rodway
Chair - Estates & Amenities Committee 2025-26
Phil Hawkins
Chair - Policy & Finance Committee 2025- 26
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
1400
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District
North Devon
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County
Devon
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
EX35
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Dialling Code
01598
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Police Force
Devon & Cornwall Police Force
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Fire Authority
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Devon CCG