The stretch of coast overlooked by Lynton and occupied by Lynmouth is a spectacular combination of sweeping moorland, high rugged tree clad cliffs and enticing sheltered bays. In a rapidly changing world, Lynton and Lynmouth and the whole Exmoor area still remain, in many respects, as they have been for centuries. An area noted for its high cliffs and hills for walking, quaint cottages, views, and access to the inner wilderness of Exmoor with its deer and ponies. Hollerday Hill has its goats and buzzards. Lynmouth a harbour, Cliff Railway, sea air, Rhenish Tower, boats and challenging surf. There is fishing for salmon and trout.

Key Stats

• Although there has been some population growth since 1991 in the area, the rate is much slower than the county and district rates. The population for Lynton and Lynmouth is c.1,716.
• The level of households occupied by individuals in the market town area as a whole is about average but quite low in remaining parishes where the figure is 22%.
• Claim rates for Income Support are overall quite low. Claim rates for Job Seekers Allowance follow a similar trend except that the market town area is slightly higher than the county figure.
• The largest numbers of businesses in the market town area are involved in hotels and restaurants, health & social work and wholesale & retail trade and with about 75% of businesses involved in these sectors.
• Achievement rates for GCSEs at grades A to C were also slightly better than average in the Lynton & Lynmouth Market town area.
• Overall the rate of people living with a limiting long-term illness is slightly lower than average. The same trend follows for the general health indicator.
• Select here for more statistics about Lynton & Lynmouth and surrounding area. (864KB - pdf help)