Lynmouth to Watersmeet & Return (Bus Friendly Walk)

Sedgemoor Group

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Overview

Bring your bus pass for this walk. We use the Exmoor Explorer 9.35 am. departure to take us through Minehead, Porlock and across Exmoor to Lynmouth. Our walk is along the East Lyn River from Lynmouth to Watersmeet House where we will stop at the National Trust cafe. There we will have plenty of time for tea and cakes. We return to Lynmouth on the outward route to catch the 4.10 pm. departure arriving back in Blue Anchor at 5.25 pm.

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Start time:: 9:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:25 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 227.4m / 746ft
Type:: circular

Sedgemoor Grade: Moderate A

The Exmoor Explorer bus from Blue Anchor departs from the Holburne Holiday Park on the sea front. Senior persons bus passes can be used on this route.

Assistance Dogs Only

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 03013 43441
Nearest postcode:: TA24 6JS
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Start time:: 9:20 am

Free Parking on Blue Anchor Sea Front (towards the Watchet end).

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

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