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The highest totally water powered railway in the world!
The multi-award winning and famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world! This historic funicular Cliff Railway is a multi-award winning attraction and holds the Green Tourism ‘Gold’ for sustainable tourism.
The Cliff Railway is in the heart of Exmoor National Park and connects the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth providing stunning coastal views that will be the highlight of any visit.
This working heritage railway is grade II listed, the UK’s only fully water powered railway and one of just three examples left in the World!
The multi-award winning and famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest, steepest, totally water powered railway in the world!
As well as connecting the towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, our railway connects people. Visit and ride the world’s highest and steepest completely water powered railway and see for yourself.
Perched on the cliff top, and at 500ft above the lower station, is our grade II listed Cliff Top Café offering perhaps the best location for a Cream Tea in the Westcountry. With amazing views of Exmoor’s coastline and great food, it’s just what you need before discovering what other secrets Lynton and Lynmouth has to offer.
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