The Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Gradient, Steps & Access Guide

The access paths have a slight gradient but are manageable by most wheelchairs with assistance. The Cliff Top Cafe has level access with no steps and can accommodate wheelchairs.

There is a small step onto the Cliff Railway at the top station, and three small steps within each carriage with handrail. Due to the nature of the railway and its Victorian carriages most standard wheelchairs will not pass through the carriages unfolded, the carriages are 540mm wide at the narrowest point and there is restricted seating at busy times. Passengers will need to transfer from and fold their wheelchairs for travel and are personally responsible for loading and unloading wheelchairs from the carriages. Please be respectful of our drivers, they will offer reasonable assistance, but they are not permitted to lift heavy wheelchairs, people or scooters to help facilitate access.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate mobility scooters or larger wheelchairs.

For wheelchair users that are unable to transfer to a seat then we can accommodate a return journey on the open platform. This is only available from the bottom Lynmouth station (where level access into the carriage is available) and can be facilitated by riding up on the front platform to the top, staying on the lift and returning back to Lynmouth where you would disembark.

For groups and customers with specific access requirement please contact us prior to your visit or view our full Accessibility Guide.