Lynmouth Historical Walking Tour Experience

Explore the rich history and captivating folklore of Lynmouth on this engaging walking tour. Led by local expert Dan Day-Robinson, delve into tales of smugglers, shipwrecks, and pioneers as you stroll through this picturesque village nestled along the stunning Exmoor Coast. Visit significant historical sites, learn about notable figures such as Henry de Tracy and Sir Francis Drake, and hear about the village's transformation through time, including its response to devastating floods. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike, this tour promises an immersive experience into Lynmouth's past.
- Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour of guided storytelling
- Family-friendly: Kids under 12 join for free with an adult
- Discover local legends, including pirates and poets
- Convenient starting point by 'the Walker' statue on the Esplanade

Meeting Point

The Walker

First Floor/ The Pavillion Dining Room, The Esplanade, Lynmouth EX35 6EQ, UK

The 'Walker' statue is opposite the Lynmouth National Park Pavilion on the Esplanade and close to the Esplanade Fish Bar. Our guide will be at the Walker waiting to meet you 10 minutes before the tour commences and will be dressed in Victorian clothing with a black top hat.

What's included:

• Our walking guide is dressed in Victorian Dress

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Lynmouth Harbour

The Esplanade, Lynmouth

We will show you the histories and stories of the Harbour, before and after the flood, including why the Rhenish Tower is there.

15 minutes

Lynmouth

Lynmouth

We visit the Lynmouth Flood Memorial on Riverside Road, the historic Barque Tavern

15 minutes

Watersmeet Trail

Lynmouth Seafront, Lynmouth, EX35 6EN

We will stop and talk about the romantic poets, the site of the Devon Electric Light Company and its legacy, the Overland Launch

30 minutes