The towns of Lynton and Lynmouth in Devon are enchanting. They are joined by a monumental water powered rail system named The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway. It's the only railway in the world that relies on water to keep it running. It was built in1890 to facilitate trade and transportation between the two towns. The panorama from the Cliff Railway is spectacular because it's surrounded by magnificent cliffs.
Almost every place you visit is magical. You will enjoy walking in Lynton. The past is remarkably preserved. You can easily immerse yourself in your surroundings and forget your worries - whether you are sipping tea in one of the many Victorian cafes or visiting a Gothic church. Lynton is an especially peaceful place. A feeling of gentleness permeates the area. It's a wonderful escape from city and office life. Allocate the morning for visiting the town museum. It's worth your attention. It's also your closest link to the past. For £1.00, you can spend two hours at the Lynton and Exmoor Museum on Market Street, below Lynton High Street. Don't be shy - talk to the curator, who's very friendly and eager to promote his town. It's a good way to learn the accurate history of the place. The museum was built in the 1700s. It is carefully restored. It's full of oddities you will not see in other museums. You'll find all sorts of domestic and agrarian tools that were used more than three hundred years ago exhibited on the first floor. The second floor has three bedrooms. One of the rooms is said to be haunted. Maps, Victorian toys, antique books and other paraphernalia are neatly displayed.
It's advisable to visit the Tourist Information Centre, which is also located near the museum on Market Street. The staff will eagerly answer your questions about admission time and fees to places like Valley of the Rocks and Exmoor Zoo. You can marvel at gigantic rock formations and go rock climbing at Valley of the Rocks. You will also see wild but tame goats roaming in the place. The Exmoor Zoo is a fun zoo without "the cruelty". The animals are kept in habitats that are as close as possible to their natural wild-life habitation. It's a great way to teach children how to care for animals and endangered species.
Lynmouth is a village by the sea. It's a fishing town that's filled with lovely riverside cottages. The smell of the sea, the picturesque houses, the fauna and the harbour all conspire to make it a favourite retreat of painters and writers. Percy Bysshe Shelley took Mary Shelley to Lynmouth soon after they got married. It's best to park in Lynton and walk to Lynmouth because parking is not easy.
There are more than 25 b&b hotels in Lynton and Lynmouth for accommodation. Some of them are old, dating a few centuries back. Most of them are offer quality and comfort. The average rate for one person is £29.00. This includes breakfast, TV, DVD, and tourist advice.
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Debbie is a tour guide who operates in the UK. She is primarily based in Devon and also reviews accommodation, such as guesthouses and hotels that she stays at. For Lynton & Lynmouth accommodation, Debbie recommends, highcliffehouse.co.uk, as it is set within Exmoor National Park.
