21 mile drive

kgoddard76

We enjoyed a really afternoon's drive along the Exmoor coastline and around this picturesque part of North Devon called Little Switzerland.The 21 mile scenic drive takes you down heavily wooded lanes and along narrow cliff top byways that you wouldn't normally find. Heddon Valley, Hunters Inn, Woody Bay, Lee Bay, Valley of Rocks to Lynton;then down to Lynmouth and up the East Lyn river; Watersmeet, Rockford, Brendon returning down Countisbury Hill.Spectacular views, some lovely short walks, great photo opportunities; s I said a lovely afternoon's drive.

sonjah956

Narrow, narrow lanes down winding valleys and along the tops of the cliffs make for an exciting and scenic drive around the Lynton & Lynmouth area known as Little Switzerland. Lots of places to stop and take short walks, take in the views and take photos. We got our map from Lynton TIC but you can download a copy to print off if you search the internet. Thoroughly recommended.

PortisheadTraveller

Used the ipad to navigate this very narrow road. Managed mostly by luck than skill. Beautiful scenery at every turn and you need to be very careful where you park as there are very few passing passes especially along the toll road (£2) in an honesty box. You need to be a confident driver and know the width of your car in places, but well worth the effort. Will place it on my list of places to go if I have visitors come to stay. We went around in the opposite direction to the map , but doesn't matter. In some areas I would say it was better to do that.

lynnen250

I love the ruggedness of Exmoor and the delight I feel when I see the first Exmoor Pony which we did. It is one of the sights and experiences that take me back year after year. The scenery is just stunning leading me to ask why people want to go abroad when we have something this beautiful here. Really, there is nothing else to add.

674beckye

We enjoyed an exciting drive along cliff edges and down deep valleys. A great way to explore Little Switzerland, with lots of short walks and places to stop to stretch your legs. A great afternoon!

750beckye

Get out & about and explore 'Little Switzerland' taking the 21 Mile Drive one afternoon like we did. The drive is a thrilling cliff edge drive along narrow lanes and winding roads down deep valleys. There are lots a short walks to stretch your legs as well as places to stop and take in the stunning views! Remember to print off a map off first.

Joelle_Goh

We were fortunate that the weather was amazing when we visited the Exmoor National Park. It was the royal forest and hunting ground in the 18th century. At the park, we come close to the 55km of coastline, including the highest sea cliffs in England, which reach a height of 1,000 ft. The calmness of the ocean was amazing and we simply enjoy this magnificent view when we were hiking in the park. During our hike, we were greeted by a variety of wildlife including the iconic red deer and Exmoor ponies. Even though they are wild in the nature, they are very friendly! We can come really close to them! Our journey along the coast path to the Valley of Rocks also allow us to enjoy the panoramic view with the Bristol Channel right beside us! We spent almost a day at this very beautiful place.

sknafk

We did the beautiful 21 Mile Drive to experience the dramatic Exmoor coastline and scenery of 'Little Switzerland', the area immediately around Lynton & Lynmouth.We got a copy of the map from Lynton TIC at the Town Hall in the centre of Lynton and made off towards Barbrook and the narrow gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway which is currently being restored.Down the beautiful Heddon Valley, we parked up at Hunters Inn and walked down to the smugglers cove at Heddon's Mouth, where apparently German U-boat crews came ashore in the dead of night during WW11 to take on board fresh water?Onwards we drove right down to near the very bottom of Woody Bay with the remains of it's old pier, tidal swimming pool for hardy souls and waterfall cascading on to the rocky beach.Then onwards to walk down to Lee Bay and and then around the Valley of Rocks and on through Lynton & Lynmouth, before stopping at Watersmeet NT for tea before the Brendon Valley, Rockford and then Brendon itself returning down Countisbury Hill to Lynmouth.Lots of great viewing points, photo opportunities, refreshment stops and short walks make this a wonderful day's drive.

nedddy

Lovely drive, printed map from Lynton TIC website 'Exploring' 'Motoring' section and spent an afternoon driving around the 21 Mile Drive enjoying the glorious Autumn sunshine.A breathtakingly dramatic drive along narrow lanes, cliff edges and down deep valleys with some lovely walks and stunning vistas. A beautiful drive around 'Little Switzerland' is well worth doing. Lots of viewing points, photo opportunities and short walks to enjoy along the way to break up the drive.

david9080

very very good time The weather was BAD but it didn't stop us Travelling in Land Rover no where we could not go The views were stunning

780marshallc

A sunny September afternoon taking in all of the stunning scenery that this great drive has to offer.Beautiful views especially from Hunters Inn to the Valley of Rocks, much of the drive is along winding narrow lanes and along cliff tops.Maps of the '21 Mile Drive' are available from Lynton Tourist Information Centre - TIC office in Lynton Town Hall, or can be printed from their website.

BrianC954

There are sites to see and places to visit at every turn. The landlord of the Staghunter did offer a number of driver routes with recomendations and these were usefull.

Llon-bol

Had a great day out travelling around in a borrowed convertible, making the most of the late summer sun- loads of places to stop and take in the views along the way. Well worth the trip. Tried to navigate using the map on the iPad- it would have been worth getting a printed copy to make life easier! No sign posts, but it doesn't matter if you get lost or stray off the route- every road seems just as pleasant! Plenty of pubs to call off in, or fish and chip shops etc along the route.

133vicf

Let's start with WOW. Having staying in Minehead the drive starts in a beautiful village of Lynton a stunng drive in its self. This little village is stunning all by its self. The fish n chips there are very nice and would recommend. On to the drive, I could not get online to down load the map so I went to the NT information centre and for a donation they photo copied one for me. The map is must as the drive is not sign posted, also if you drive a big car or are a nervous driver don't do this drive. Some of the lanes/tracks are very narrow and when you come across some one coming in the opposite direction it can be nerve racking.On a brighter not the views are stunning with quite a few places to stop and take it all in.

kattherinep

An absolutely splendid drive!We spent a lovely sunny afternoon following the '21 Mile Drive', stopping for short walks here and there and to take photos.We got the map from Lynton TIC at the local town hall but you can also download the map from their website under "Driving" and also from the Scenic Exmoor website,Heddon Valley, Hunters Inn, Woody Bay and through to the Valley of Rocks and then past Watersmeet NT to Rockford and Brendon makes a great drive.The drive could be better signposted, but none the less the views are quite something!Give it a try.