Lynton and Lynmouth Beaches

(Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon, England, UK)

The main beachfront at Lynton and Lynmouth is a pleasant mixture of sand, shingle, pebbles and large rocks. Always busy with families during the summer holidays, the beach offers a water quality of 'good to excellent'.

Lynmouth Beach is often popular with fishermen, who head to the rocky headlands to cast their lines. Surfers are also known to favour the Lynton and Lynmouth areas at certain times of the year, and although the beach is not really ideal for making sandcastles, it boasts some excellent rock pools, which are usually filled with small sea creatures. There is also a tidal swimming pool located on the easterly side of the beachfront, where children can swim and play safely.

General Information

Surrounded by magnificent National Park scenery, the beach at Lynton and Lynmouth is greatly enhanced by the stunning views, which really is the main draw card here. The beachfront itself is regularly frequented by locals taking a morning stroll or walking their dog, as well as holiday sunbathers.

Surrounding facilities include gift shops, cafes and a couple of excellent fish and chip shops - which are perfect for eating on the beach, whilst watching the waves lap onto the shore. There are currently no restrictions for dogs here, which are permitted throughout the year.

Other popular North Devon beaches close to Lynton and Lynmouth include the following selection:

• Barricane
• Combe Martin
• Croyde Bay
• Hele Bay
• Ilfracombe
• Instow
• Lee Bay
• Putsborough
• Saunton Sands
• Woody Bay
• Woolacombe