These are twin villages in the Devon section of the National Park. They are linked by a funicular railway or, if you like driving really steep hills, this is your chance. You will have to anyway if you want to see Lynmouth, on the coast and the beautiful Valley of hte Rocks which stretches westward from Lynton.

Whilst in the area try to see Watersmeet where the East and West Lyn rivers join. In 1952 Lynmouth was the scene of a disaster when the usually tiny Lyn flooded and rocks were sent hurtling through the village. There were multiple deaths and the whole thing is well described in www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/ About_Exmoor/ExmoorLynmouthFloods1952.htm