Exmoor coast

The A39 across Exmoor runs over high moor and along cliffs with Lynmouth and Lynton in the middle. It is good for a day, or a weekend with walking. Watch for the steep hill into Lynmouth.

The stops

1. Start

   Minehead

2. Town

   Porlock

   Village on the coast

3. Viewpoint

   Porlock Hill

   Steep hill with views

4. Town

   Lynmouth

   Harbour with a cliff railway

5. Viewpoint

   Valley of Rocks

   Dry valley with wild goats

6. Town

   Combe Martin

   Village on the coast

7. Town

   Ilfracombe

   Harbour and Verity statue

8. Finish

   Ilfracombe

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Lynton

  Channel View Caravan Park

When to go

Apr–Oct

On the road

Steep hills with sharp bends; check before towing