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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Exeter MG Owners Club are organising their 35th 'More to See' event for Sunday 11 May 2025, attracting entrants country wide. 67 Classic cars (mainly MG's) will be found on Foreshore, arrival time 11-11.30am, departure around 13.30.
Mayors Annual Prize for Best Kept Allotment 2025 will take place in June, details to follow.
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