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South West England

Lynton and Lynmouth

Watersmeet Valley – Watersmeet Stream loop from Lynton

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Lynton and Lynmouth

Watersmeet Valley – Watersmeet Stream loop from Lynton

Easy

4.6

(35)

455

hikers

Watersmeet Valley – Watersmeet Stream loop from Lynton

01:48

6.26km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

569 m

Middleham Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

In 1952 a terrible flood destroyed Lynmouth and several other towns, including the small town of Middelham between Lynmouth and Watersmeet. It was never rebuilt.
This small garden, which we …

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2

803 m

Watersmeet Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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. …

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3

1.03 km

River View in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

Now what about lunch?

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4

1.72 km

Oak Woodlands Along the East Lyn River

Highlight • Forest

5

1.96 km

Lynrock Fountain and Mineral Water Factory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

It is the ruins of a mineral water bottling plant which also made Ginger beer. In 1852 the valley experienced an enormous flood that swept away the factory and other …

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6

2.29 km

Watersmeet Stream

Highlight • Natural Monument

It was a very hot day, and the sound of running water always helps. Lots of birds to see too

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7

3.03 km

Waterfall in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This impressive waterfall is a must see from the bridge. After heavy rain in full spate it is quite a spectacle!

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8

4.35 km

Coin Tree in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

There are quite a few coin trees in the area, we didn't even notice this one 😳

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6.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

1.88 km

772 m

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.12 km

993 m

772 m

656 m

322 m

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Thursday 16 July

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