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West Somerset District

Lynmouth – Glen Lyn Gorge loop from Malmsmead

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South West England

West Somerset District

Lynmouth – Glen Lyn Gorge loop from Malmsmead

Hard

5.0

(2)

12

riders

Lynmouth – Glen Lyn Gorge loop from Malmsmead

03:20

44.7km

1,060m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

91 m

Lorna Doone Inn and Malmsmead Bridge

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe stop with sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes. Lovely surroundings by a ford with an attached campsite.

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2

9.18 km

View of Lynmouth Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

10.7 km

Lynmouth Village and East Lyn River

Highlight • Settlement

The bridge here at Lynmouth crosses the East Lyn River, one of the two rivers (the other being the West Lyn) which have created the spectacular valley that Lynmouth sits …

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4

10.8 km

Lynmouth

Highlight • Settlement

The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, situated on the North Coast of Devon, are renowned for high sea cliffs, breathtaking natural beauty and unspoilt landscape. From here, you are perfectly …

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5

11.0 km

Glen Lyn Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Most of the pictures here do NOT show the Gorge!!!!

The entrance to it is clearly signposted and is exactly where you can see the water fountain. You pay 10 …

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6

23.5 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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7

23.6 km

View of Lee Bay and Crock Point

Highlight • Beach

This is a scenic ride with phenomenal views out to Lee Bay and Crock Point. Lee Abbey is nearby with a café and restrooms.

Tip by

8

25.1 km

View of the Exmoor Coast from the Tarmac Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The coastal path between Lynton to Martinhoe is fully tarmacked and is a fantastic way to enjoy coastal Exmoor by bike.

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B

44.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

20.1 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

8.19 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 6 November

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4°C

41 %

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