Lynton and Lynmouth

Not much more to say about this day out that hasn't already been said in previous blogs. The weather was ace, the funicular railway was working again (after being closed for the pandemic) and the scenery as stunning as ever. As I said in my first blog about Lynton and Lynmouth, the view, both up and down the coastline as you come down Countisbury Hill into Lynmouth, is possibly the most breathtaking and beautiful view I have ever seen.

Two added bonuses for the day were a nice walk through the old town of Lynton and a visit to Mother Meldrum's Tearoom in The Valley of Rocks. Mother Meldrum was a character from Lorna Doone by R D Blackmore and was reputedly a witch who lived in a cave in one of the large rock formations in the valley. Splendid food along with splendid views. The tuna mayo sandwiches went down really well.

Also it was nice to get close-up views of the many wild goats who live in the Valley of Rocks, they were quite comical both in their looks and habits and seem quite content to share their habitat with the many tourists.

We had out first daytime drinks of the holiday as well, sitting outside of The Rising Sun which is situated right next to Lynmouth Harbour, it was nice just to be able to sit and watch the world go by once again.