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Walk 1910 - Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth
| Nat Park | Exmoor | | County/Area | Devon | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 4.5 miles / 7.3 km | | Ascent | 1600 feet / 485 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |

This Exmoor walk includes coast, valley and high level sections. Starting from Lynmouth the route climbs to Contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to Watersmeet. The return leg of the walk follows the River Lyn downstream to the coast. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL9 |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 180 |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 1263 - 4.5 miles / 7.1 km away The Doone Valley from Malmsmead Grade - moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1262 - 4.5 miles / 7.2 km away Watersmeet & Foreland Point Grade - moderate/hard Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km Walk 1221 - 11.1 miles / 17.7 km away Selworthy Beacon & North Hill from Bossington Grade - moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1750 - 12.2 miles / 19.5 km away Dunkery Beacon from Dunkery Gate Grade - easy/moderate Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km Walk 1220 - 14.3 miles / 22.9 km away Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross Grade - moderate Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 1860 - 14.3 miles / 22.9 km away The River Barle and Withypool from Tarr Steps Grade - easy/moderate Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Walk 1222 - 14.7 miles / 23.5 km away Winsford Hill & the Allotment from Winsford Grade - moderate Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 2211 - 15.9 miles / 25.4 km away Minehead to Dunster Grade - easy Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 2028 - 18.6 miles / 29.7 km away Croyde to Baggy Point Circular Walk Grade - easy Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 1822 - 27.5 miles / 44.0 km away Hodder's Combe, Bicknoller Post and Higher Hare Knap from Holford Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.8 miles / 9.3 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Exmoor Exmoor National Park lies in West Somerset and North Devon including a dramatic section of coast. Wild moorland dominates ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
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