Welcome to West Lyn

West Lyn Devon is a picturesque village located in the heart of Exmoor National Park. The village is situated on the banks of the River Lyn, which flows through the village and provides a stunning backdrop for visitors. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of West Lyn Devon is the famous Watersmeet House, which is located at the confluence of the East Lyn and Hoar Oak Water rivers. The house was built in the 19th century and is now owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the house and its beautiful gardens, which are home to a variety of rare plants and wildlife. The house also has a tea room where visitors can enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake while taking in the stunning views.

West Lyn Devon is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the surrounding countryside. The Two Moors Way, which runs from Ivybridge in Devon to Lynmouth in North Devon, passes through the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a day of exploring the countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lynton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Market Street Lynton Devon EX35 6AF 01598753309 School Website
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Parracombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4QJ 01598763338 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lyn Brimson	Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB 1598710337 School Website
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website
Combe Martin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Seddon	Hangman Path Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0DF 1271883226 School Website
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A The Libra School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Crosby	Edgemoor Court South Radworthy South Molton Devon EX36 3LN 1598740044 School Website
Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Carey	Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SE 01271883493
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Sparks	Parsons Street Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8QJ 01643862249 School Website
Exford Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Philp	Exford Minehead Somerset TA24 7PP 01643831365 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 14.07 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 16.41 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 16.69 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 19.05 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 19.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 0.65 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 0.71 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 2.20 Miles
Marks Minibus Travel 01271 883711 South Dene, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN 8.23 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 8.90 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 10.42 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 11.51 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 11.71 Miles
Allports Airport Shuttle 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 11.83 Miles
Ace Taxis 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 11.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lynbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyn Barbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Station Church Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Barbrook Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crown Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Steps No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tors Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lynmouth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillsford Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caffyns Barbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lee Abbey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Ball No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brendon School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lynton Health Centre 01598 753226	The Health Centre Burvill Street Lynton Devon EX35 6HA
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ
Combe Coastal Practice 01271 863119	Combe Coastal Practice St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8EG
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY

Local Stores

Combe Martin
Castle Street
Combe Martin
Devon
EX34 0JE
01271 882791
Store Website
8.23 miles

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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
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01643 862515
Store Website
10.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 13.28 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 13.42 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 13.53 miles
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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 14.02 miles
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 14.07 miles
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 14.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 11.46 miles

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Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.10 miles

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Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 15.73 miles

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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 17.18 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 17.51 miles Ta24 6Th

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Nash Point
Private Beach, Just £3.00 To Park With Cafe. Marcross 17.52 miles Car Park £3.00 For The Day But I Camped Overnight For £15. There Is A Cafe With Rude Grumpy Owners. Views From Clift Top. Walk Down Onto Beach Which Is Rocky At The Start But When Tide Is Out There Is A Long Sandy Stretch Under The Cliffs. There Are A Couple Of Loops Out Along The Clifts And Back Round To The Car Park - Some Very Large Styles That You Would Have To Lift Dogs Over.

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