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Mystical valley and peaceful walks in countryside made famous by RD Blackmore
Lorna Doone Farm, Malmsmead, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NU
Asset | Opening time |
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Lorna Doone Valley | Dawn - Dusk |
Shop | Not National Trust |
Tea-room | Not National Trust |
Car park | Dawn - Dusk |
Toilets | Dawn - Dusk |
Play Area | Dawn - Dusk |
Lorna Doone Two electric vehicle charging points are available in the visitor car park. Users will need to download the Monta App. Please note we have limited signal at Lorna Doone so we recommend you download this prior to your visit.
Bike rack outside The Buttery Tea Room
Doone Valley Gallery and Gift (not NT)
The Buttery Tea Room (not NT)
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet available in café (not National Trust). Footpaths are uneven and steep in places.
Lorna Doone Farm, Malmsmead, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NU
The Lorna Doone Valley is a three-pawprint location, where dogs are welcome in all places. Find out more about where your dogs can go and what you may need to know about your visit here.
Discover this hidden valley in Exmoor, made famous by R.D. Blackmore in his novel Lorna Doone and home to a wide variety of wildlife such as red deer and Exmoor ponies.
For fresh air and fun, bring the whole family to the tranquil Lorna Doone Valley. There is lots of space to play games, enjoy a picnic, paddle and discover nature. Take advantage of the new wild play area or lace up your boots and take a stroll along the scenic Badgworthy Water.
The Forest School and wild play area at Lorna Doone Valley is the perfect venue for wild art, bug hunts, woodland games, fire-making, den-building and all sorts of other wild adventures. Find out more about the memorable learning experience for school children on offer here.
Mystical valley made famous by R.D. Blackmore, in his novel Lorna Doone. Now a tranquil home to a wide range of wildlife and the ideal place for a peaceful stroll.
A wild and unique play area with a climbing frame, tunnels, dens and picnic area. With plenty of space to play games and run around.
Surrounded by idyllic Exmoor scenery, on the border of Somerset and Devon, in the Dark Skies Reserve .This tranquil spot in the Lorna Doone Valley is brilliant for walkers and families exploring the area.
Light and cosy café serving breakfast, hot drinks, cakes, cream teas and light lunches. The Buttery will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until April. From April the Buttery will be open seven days a week. Daily opening times are 10:00am until 5:00pm.
A fine art gallery, featuring local artists, and a gift shop with a range of unique gifts and homeware. The Doone Valley Gallery and Gifts shop is open until Tuesday 24th December 2024 and reopening March 2025. Daily opening times are 11:00am until 5:00pm.
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A rewarding walk with panoramic views of Lorna Doone Valley and the parish of Oare.
Discover this hidden valley in Exmoor, made famous by R.D. Blackmore in his novel Lorna Doone and home to a wide variety of wildlife such as red deer and Exmoor ponies.
A challenging walk through the picturesque Doone Valley to discover the remains of an abandoned medieval village. Experience the dramatic wide-open landscape of Exmoor as this trail loops around the moor. Keep an eye out for the Exmoor ponies who roam across the moor.
A tranquil stroll along Badgworthy Water through the picturesque Lorna Doone Valley to the memorial to the author of Lorna Doone R.D.Blackmore.
A peaceful circuit of the valley, including woodland and riverside sections, the historic church at Oare and even a café at the end.
Take in the picturesque views at Foreland Point and County Gate on this 10-mile walk from Lorna Doone Farm in Devon.
This is a short walk with one steep incline at the start but your effort will be rewarded with great views of the Bristol Channel. The walk takes in some of the best views of the East Lyn River and follows sections of the Coleridge Way. At the right time of year, the walk is perfect for seeing vibrant purple heather and bright yellow gorse along the valley sides. Halfway through the walk treat yourself with a hot drink and snack from the Ramblers Rest at County Gate.
The Buttery tea-room is a perfect place to refresh yourself. Serving a selection of homemade cakes, a range of hot and cold drinks, cream teas and a selection of lunches. The Buttery Tearoom is open until Sunday 3rd November 2024 and reopening on Friday 18th April 2025. Daily opening times are 10:00am until 5:00pm.
Camp under the stars or in one of our new glamping pods at Cloud Farm Campsite, or book a cottage in the heart of the Lorna Doone Valley
A laid-back, riverside campsite on Exmoor, surrounded by walks in the Lorna Doone Valley.
Explore the wilds of Exmoor from this cosy cottage in the heart of Lorna Doone country.
Have a mini getaway break in this sweet apartment located in the heart of picturesque North Devon.
A three-bedroom apartment in a pretty village on Exmoor, with a shallow river on the doorstep.
Explore the wilds of Exmoor with a stay at Carver Cottage, deep in the heart of the Doone Valley.
A newly-converted farmhouse with valley views from the first-floor living space.
Ever wanted to know how tea is blended and what it takes to make the best cup of tea? This workshop by Miles Tea Company will take you through the basics of tea blending and brewing.
Take part in a guided walk of the Doone Valley and discover the beauty of the Exmoor landscape.
Visit the Lorna Doone Valley for a week of guided walks exploring the amazing and dramatic landscape of Exmoor.
Join the North Devon Ramblers on a guided walk taking in the best that Exmoor has to offer. With spectacular scenery and great views this walk is worth the effort.
Join the West Somerset Ramblers on this picturesque walk to explore the famous Doone Valley and wider Exmoor landscape.
An enjoyable walk exploring the Southern Wood, Malmsmead Hill and down into Rockford. With amazing views of Exmoor and wider landscape.
Join the women's walking group Wander Women on a scenic walk taking in some of the best views of Exmoor.
Enjoy and evening sauna under the stars in the beautiful surroundings of the Doone Valley.
The Lorna Doone Valley was made famous by RD Blackmore's novel Lorna Doone. Today you can enjoy extensive walks, bridleways, and a tea room, or stay longer at the Cloud Farm Campsite where you can sleep underneath the stars in a dark sky reserve.
Explore the Doone Valley along miles of waymarked footpaths. There is a walk to the Cloud Farm, a circular walk which takes in sites linked to the Lorna Doone novel or a longer walk towards Watersmeet and Foreland Point with views over the sea.
Afterwards, you can browse the Doone Valley Gallery and Gifts or refresh yourself at The Buttery Tea Room (not NT).
Car park and public toilets can be found at Lorna Doone.
The Exmoor Coast Project is a landscape-scale project covering 35 miles of coastline between Combe Martin in North Devon and Minehead in West Somerset. This ambitious project is a collaborative effort to increase diversity and bring natural processes back to this stretch of coastline, creating a richer, healthier and more vibrant coast, benefiting both the wildlife and people.
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