Lynton facts for kids
For other uses, see Lynton (disambiguation).
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| Population | 1,157 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SS718495 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lynton |
| Postcode district | EX35 |
| Dialling code | 01598 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Lynton is a town on the Exmoor coast in the North Devon district in the county of Devon, England, approximately 17 miles (27 km) north-east of Barnstaple and 18 miles (29 km) west of Minehead, and close to the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers.
Twinning
The town of Lynton and Lynmouth is twinned with Bénouville in France....
Sport
The Lynton & Lynmouth Cricket Club, founded in August 1876, meet at the Valley of Rocks.
Transport
Lynton was once the terminus for the narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, which served both towns.
As of September 2020[update], Lynton is served by the following bus services:
- 309/310 Lynton & Lynmouth - Barnstaple (Filers Travel)
Notable people
- Leslie McLean (1918–1987), cricketer
Images for kids
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Lynton Town Hall
See also
In Spanish: Lynton para niños
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