14/10/2026
Forget the Swiss Alps — one of Britain's most beautiful hidden gems is right here in North Devon! 🏔️😍
The stunning twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth have been attracting national attention, with their dramatic cliffs, wooded valleys and picture-perfect streets earning them the nickname “Little Switzerland”.
And there's one attraction that makes this corner of Exmoor truly extraordinary. The famous Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the world's highest and steepest fully water-powered funicular railway, carrying visitors between the two villages with breathtaking coastal views.
Tickets cost just £3.90 for adults and £2.40 for children, according to the travel feature.
Down by the harbour, you'll find traditional seaside charm, fish and chips and independent shops. Up in Lynton, there are Victorian buildings, cosy cafés and spectacular scenery.
And a short trip to Watersmeet offers ancient woodland, riverside walks and the perfect excuse for a Devon cream tea. ☕
With a national newspaper describing the area as one of the UK's most underrated escapes, locals already know just how special this place is. Do you think Lynton and Lynmouth are among Devon's most beautiful places — or is there another hidden gem you'd choose? ❤️
