Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway The world’s highest & steepest fully water powered funicular cliff railway and The Cliff Top Cafe, home of the giant scone! ✅
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This historic Victorian railway opened in 1890 and has connected the twin towns of Lynton & Lynmouth ever since. The 862 feet of track rises 500 feet with an impressive gradient of 57% providing stunning views across Lynmouth Bay. The two cars, connected by hauling cables, operate on a simple balancing principle. Water from the West Lyn River fills the 700 gallon tank of the top ‘docked’ passenger

car. Water from the lower car is then discharged until the heavier top car descends and pulls the lower car up the incline. Speed is controlled by the driver using the ‘Deadmans’ Handle’, a braking system engineered and patented for this railway in 1888, and the 19th century forerunner of modern train braking systems. With no need for electricity, gas or diesel to re-pump the water to the top station the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the UK’s only fully water powered railway, a listed heritage monument, and a superb example of Victorian engineering.

****Opening hours 10am - 6pm ****From Saturday 5th SeptemberClosing time moves to 6pm, from saturday.
04/09/2026

****Opening hours 10am - 6pm ****
From Saturday 5th September
Closing time moves to 6pm, from saturday.

Friday 4th September 2026 - Last day for Summer Special, cheaper DOWN (from top-Lynton to bottom-Lynmouth) fares betwee...
04/09/2026

Friday 4th September 2026 - Last day for Summer Special, cheaper DOWN (from top-Lynton to bottom-Lynmouth) fares between 3pm and 7pm.
(Normal fares all day from 10am saturday 5th September)

The famous August Bank Holiday Monday Mini run, in the Valley of Rocks, Lynton!
31/08/2026

The famous August Bank Holiday Monday Mini run, in the Valley of Rocks, Lynton!

28/08/2026

Todays 'dog of the day' is this gorgeous Mexican Hairless aka an Xoloitzcuintle (no, we can't pronounce it either!). He has't quite mastered the biscuit trick yet, work in progress!

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The Esplanade
Lynmouth
EX356EQ

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01598 753486

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