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
There are currently no scheduled meetings
It is that time again!! The 49th Annual Parish Meeting for the electorate of Lynton & Lynmouth will take place this coming Tuesday 26th May at 7pm in Lynton Town Hall. All registered voters are welcome and this year there is a session dedicated to volunteer groups and societies in the Parish
The timetable for this year's 300 #bus service (aka Exmoor Coaster / Explorer) along #Exmoor's rugged coast is now published. Operated by Stagecoach, with support from Devon County Council and Somerset Council, there are seperate services that connect at Lynmouth from both Minehead and Ilfracombe.
Due to the death of Cllr Philip John Hawkins a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council
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a.rodway@lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Chair - Estates & Amenities Committee 2025-26
l.wakeham@lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Vice Chair - Estates & Amenities Committee 2025-26