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Lynmouth Devon CAM
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Arriving At Lynmouth
Place: Lynmouth
Category: Attractions
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About: The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a water-powered funicular railway joining the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth.
Photograph Added: 16th May 2006
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About Lynmouth Devon.
Lynmouth is situated on the north edge of Exmoor at the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers. It is a very pretty harbour that nestles romantically beneath the cliffs and is an ideal retreat to get away from it all and wander through the quaint fishing cottages that tumble down the street towards the quay. Lynmouth was described by Thomas Gainsborough when he was there with his new bride as "the most delightful place for a landscape painter this country can boast".
The village is located across a gorge from Lynton, to which it is connected by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway. This railway was started in 1887 by Sir George Newnes and Thomas Hewitt using a recently patented invention by a local engineer, Bob Jones. A 900 foot twin track was laid up the 1 in 1.75 gradient, this steep incline between the two villages had always been a deterrent to visitors and hard work for the locals The railway was opened in 1890 at a cost of ?8,000, today this wonderful unique railway is enjoyed by both tourists and locals and there has never been an accident. The operation of the railway is fascinating and details can be found on the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway Website at http://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/page4.html
The Lynmouth Flood Disaster of 1952 was a direct result of eight inches of rain falling in 24 hours. The saturated Exmoor peat and the rivers were unable to restrain the raging torrent of water so fallen trees and rocks caused the water to rage seawards towards Lynmouth. Everything in the water's was destroyed, homes, roads and bridges and thirty-four people lost their lives.
This lovely part of Devon has been described as England's Little Switzerland the steep hills and deep valleys change with every season to show a different vista. The sheep in this area seem oblivious to danger and on the ascent or descent of Countisbury Hill it is not unusual to see an ewe with her lambs on the road or perched perilously close to a steep drop. Lynmouth and Lynton are well worth a visit.
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