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The Rising Sun Inn – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

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The Rising Sun Inn – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

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The Rising Sun Inn – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

01:32

13.0km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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159 m

Clover Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The café with a few outdoor seats serves everything from breakfast to dinner (original pizza)

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192 m

The Rising Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

This is a great little pub nestled among the old cottages of Lynmouth by the harbour. At the halfway point it's the perfect place to stop for a breather during …

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1.97 km

Mother Meldrum's Tea Gardens & Restaurant

Highlight • Viewpoint

food is a little bit pricey at mother meldrums, but very tasty and amazing views of the valley of the rocks, be aware no toilet on site so use the …

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2.30 km

Valley of Rocks

Highlight • Gorge

One of the most incredible natural features of the North Devon coastline, the Valley of Rocks is a dry valley with steep cliffs and sea views. As you walk through …

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6.01 km

Croscombe Wood

Forest

11.0 km

South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

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This airy section of the South West Coast Path links Lynton with the Valley of Rocks. It's a gently sloping surfaced trail which traverses under the steep slopes and cliffs, …

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12.8 km

St Mary the Virgin Church and Graveyard, Lynton

Highlight • Religious Site

A parish church reconstructed in 1891 to 1905 by Sedding and Wilson but with a 13th-century tower and the remains of rebuilding works undertaken in 1741 in the south aisle.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

3.20 km

2.39 km

1.22 km

1.11 km

745 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

2.43 km

2.30 km

2.17 km

1.94 km

1.55 km

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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The Rising Sun Inn – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

Clover Cafe

The Rising Sun Inn

Mother Meldrum's Tea Gardens & Restaurant

Valley of Rocks

South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

St Mary the Virgin Church and Graveyard, Lynton

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