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 Information
- Phone
- 01598 752384
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- Address
- The Town Hall
Lee Road
Lynton
Devon
EX35 6HT - Opening times
- 9am to 12 noon (office)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Council Business
Manor House lease for sale
Council have agreed that their tenant may put the lease up for sale subject to Council vetting prospective purchasers ahead of any sale.
Recreation
Exmoor Buses Summer 2026
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.
Council Business
Who Does What in the world of Councils?
This link takes you to key information about which local Council does what and delivers which services.
Quick Links
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Upcoming Council Meetings
See when the upcoming council meetings are so you can see local governance in action.
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Visit the Lynton Town Hall website
Find out more about Lynton Town Hall and how you can hire it for weddings, parties, classes and so on.
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Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (North Devon District Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as missed bin collections, anti social behaviour, dog issues and more.
People
Adrian Hobbs
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hobbs@ lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil. gov. uk - Town Mayor 2026 - 27
Alastair Rodway
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rodway@ lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil. gov. uk - Deputy Mayor 2026-27
Lewys Logan
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logan@ lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil. gov. uk - Chair - Estates & Amenities Committee 2026-27
John Patrinos
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john.
patrinos@ northdevon. gov. uk - Chair - Policy & Finance Committee and District Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 1400 |
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| District | North Devon |
| County | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | EX35 |
| Dialling Code | 01598 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Devon CCG |