The Valley of Rocks from Lynton
A dry valley of rock towers above the Exmoor coast, with wild goats and a clifftop path back.
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 192 m
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About this walk
The Valley of Rocks from Lynton is an easy 3.4 km circular walk with 120 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Lynton (grid reference SS 718 494). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Valley of Rocks runs parallel to the sea west of Lynton, a dry valley with jagged towers of rock along its crest and a herd of feral goats on the ledges. The walk goes out along the valley road to Castle Rock, which you can climb for the view, and returns on the North Walk, a path cut into the cliff 150 m above the sea.
Route
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1
The valley
Walk out along the valley to Castle Rock.
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2
The North Walk
Return along the clifftop path to Lynton.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Valley of Rocks from Lynton take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.4 km route, which has 120 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lynton (grid reference SS 718 494). Car parks in Lynton (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Lynton from Barnstaple and Minehead; the cliff railway from Lynmouth. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A quiet road and a surfaced clifftop path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead.
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