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.
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Lee Road,
Lynton,
Devon,
EX35 6HT
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Mayor seeks Lyn Valley businesses interested in seeking best deal from contractors when NDC cease provision of service. Town Council will seek to broker an efficient and economic replacement service contractor.
The allotments are looking fine and what a setting to grow your own produce. Monthly inspections are carried out to ensure standards remain as high as they are now the Council has invested in the site.
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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