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Lynton and Lynmouth

Lynton and Shoulsbury Castle loop via Valley of the Rocks - Exmoor National Park

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South West England

Lynton and Lynmouth

Lynton and Shoulsbury Castle loop via Valley of the Rocks - Exmoor National Park

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3.0

(1)

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Lynton and Shoulsbury Castle loop via Valley of the Rocks - Exmoor National Park

04:37

62.7km

1,450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.66 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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2

3.81 km

Lee Abbey

Highlight • Monument

This building stands proudly on the roadside. It's a grand grade II listed country house called Lee Abbey, a conference centre used by the local Christian community.

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3

38.8 km

Shoulsbury Castle Earthworks

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest defensive earthworks in greater Exmoor, Shoulsbury Castle was named after the Roman-Celtic God Sulius Minerva. It is thought to date back to either the Iron Age or Roman …

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4

48.6 km

Simonsbath

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small and pretty Exmoor village in Somerset, near the River Barle, very close to the source of the River Exe. It's on both the Two Moors Way and the …

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B

62.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.1 km

4.59 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

16.9 km

< 100 m

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Friday 23 October

15°C

7°C

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