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Brendon And Countisbury

Lynmouth – Crook Pool loop from Brendon and Countisbury

Moderate

4.9

(60)

340

hikers

Lynmouth – Crook Pool loop from Brendon and Countisbury

04:37

15.7km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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5.78 km

View of Lynmouth Bay from the South West Coast Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from the coastpath are fantastic in both directions. Every now and then there is a simple wooden bench to pause and enjoy the landscape!

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6.35 km

View from coast path heading East towards Countisbury.

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7.97 km

There are numerous places to stop for refreshments around the small harbor, from pubs to ice cream stalls to high-end restaurants

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8.15 km

Lynmouth

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The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, situated on the North Coast of Devon, are renowned for high sea cliffs, breathtaking natural beauty and unspoilt landscape. From here, you are perfectly placed to access the inner moor, visit historic houses, inspiring gardens, as well as catch glimpses of the majestic red deer and the wild Exmoor ponies.

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8.97 km

Watersmeet Valley

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The Watersmeet Valley is an area of beautiful riverside woodland. It is a wonderful example of the rocky flowing rivers of Exmoor and easily accessible being so close to Lynmouth. The lushness of the area and high gorges makes this an ideal place for hiking.

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11.4 km

Watersmeet House Tearoom

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This is a National Trust tearoom in an isolated spot up the East Lyn river where the East Lyn and Hoar Oak waters meet . A magnificent location just a couple of miles walk from Lynmouth (although it can be accessed by car).

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12.3 km

Crook Pool

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Great swimming spot with some interesting pools and an island set in the forested banks of the East Lyn river.

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13.5 km

This is a place everyone have to visit, magical trails

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15.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

3.72 km

3.11 km

949 m

227 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.18 km

2.47 km

1.95 km

1.57 km

747 m

722 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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