Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

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Exmoor National Park, England EX35 6EQ
Devon's famous Lynton & Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway is the most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns & will be the highlight of any visit. Enjoy stunning views of the North Devon Coastline as you ride the steepest totally water powered railway in the world or relax in our Cliff Top Cafe with a traditional Devon Cream Tea. This historic Victorian railway opened in 1890. The 862 feet of track rises 500 feet with an impressive gradient of 57% providing stunning views across Lynmouth Bay. The railway is a fully working listed heritage monument is the UK's only fully water powered railway and one of only three examples left in the world.

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4.52,205 reviews
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Great experience
11/25/2024

Great way to connect the two little town of Lynton and Lynmouth, one at the top of the mountain, the...

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Disappointed
11/10/2024

Walked alone the long path today with 2 less abled people only to discover the railway closed for th...

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A bit of a surprise?
11/3/2024

I wasn’t expecting it to loop the loop half way down I wouldn’t have had that Cornish pasty if I’d k...

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