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.
9am to 12 noon (office)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
The Town Hall,
Lee Road,
Lynton,
Devon,
EX35 6HT
Committee: Full Council
Two vacancies have occurred for Town Councillors. Collect a co-option pack from Town Hall Office (Mon, Weds, Fri 9-noon). Co-option process to take place at Full Council Thurs 25 September 2025.
Mayors Annual Prize for Best Kept Allotment took place on Sunday 27 July 2025 1st - Plot 5 D Johnson 2nd - Plot 13 L&P York 3rd - Plot 10 S Howard 4th - R & M Appleyard 5th - B King Well done all!
Due to the resignation of Tim Hodson, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council
The Council is very pleased to welcome Dan Day-Robinson as our Official Town Crier. Dan is a resident of Lynmouth and has offered his services voluntarily and we are sure you will see and Hear! Hear! Hear! him about at various events in coming months.
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