Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway 
The Unique Victorian Water Powered Lift 
 
No family trip to the picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon would be 
complete without a ride on the famous funicular cliff lift. 
 
The area situated in the centre of the "Exmoor National Park" and nicknamed "Englands Little 
Switzerland" a "Day out in Devon" would not be complete without visiting one of the  
southwests top attractions.  
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It’s the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns and will be 
one of the highlights of the day - for Mums, Dads and all the family. 
 
Enjoy stunning views of Exmoor and the North Devon Coastline as you glide up and down the  
862 foot length of track; from Lynmouth nestling at the foot of the cliffs to Lynton perched  
500 feet above. 
 
Visit Lynton & Lynmouth and The Cliff Railway for a great day out in Devon go to 
our links page to find Hotels, B&Bs and Guest houses in Lynton, Lynmouth, Brendon, 
andthe whole of the Lyn Valley area. 
 
SPECIAL EVENTS & WHATS ON IN 2011 MORE INFO > 
HISTORY 
 
Find out more about 
this unique Cliff Railway. 
Situated in the  
heart of Exmoor. 
 
HOW IT WORKS 
 
Environmentally  
friendly travel isn’t a  
new concept. 
This water powered  
lift is over 120yrs old. 
 
VIRTUAL TOUR 
 
Take a look at our  
spectacular 3D views & 
videos. 
Of Lynmouth, Lynton 
& Exmoor. 
 
GALLERY 
 
A selection of pictures 
through the ages of 
Lynton, Lynmouth, 
North Devon & Exmoor 
 
 
FACILITIES 
 
Lynton & Lynmouth 
has everything to 
make your "Day out  
in Devon" an 
enjoyable experience. 
 
FUN PAGE 
 
Something to keep  
the younger ones 
happy.Cliff Railway 
wordsearch and 
colouring.