Lynton

Lynton
Lynton from Southcliff Hill
Lynton
Location within Devon
Population1,157 (2011 Census)
OS grid referenceSS718495
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLynton
Postcode districtEX35
Dialling code01598
PoliceDevon and Cornwall
FireDevon and Somerset
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament

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. Lynton sits directly above the neighbouring village of Lynmouth; the two settlements are separated by a steep gorge.