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County Gate is located on the A39 atop a high ridge overlooking Bristol Bay to the north and the East Lyn Valley to the south. Its name derives from its position on the boundary between the counties of Somerset and Devon. When Martha and I first visited County Gate in 2001, there was a small tourist office staffed by a person brimming with information about the region. He gave us directions for walking to a nearby first-century AD Roman fortlet, which overlooks Bristol Bay and, beyond it, Wales on the far shore. On our most recent visit, in 2011, the tourist office was no longer open, but there were helpful information signs. From the small parking lot, a trail leads north, descending the hillside to the South West Coast Path, and another trail heads downhill to the south to meet the Coleridge Way.

Really nice highlight not to miss

Spectacular start / end place for a walk

It saves walking up a steep hill but more than that, it's a great experience. Clever engineering that has stood the test of time.

Great place for a cream tea!

Lovely collection of small waterfalls. Just watch the trail as it's quite steep and slippy in places.

Great feat of engineering , travel up for a great view of Lynmouth and surrounding area😄

The café at the top of the mountain station offers freshly baked and delicious pasties.