Viewpoints · South West England
Old Tennis Court
In or near Lynmouth.
Old Tennis Court is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lynton Village · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Tennis Court is a named viewpoint in Devon, South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area EX35.
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Official information
The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a historic funicular railway that connects the two towns and offers breathtaking views of the Exmoor coastline. Opened in 1890, it is the highest and steepest fully water-powered railway in the world, providing a unique experience for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Tennis Court is a viewpoint located in Lynton and Lynmouth, Devon, South-West England. It is part of the West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2316, -3.8397
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Postcode
- EX35 6HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynton Village — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n13124719101 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Tennis Court?
- Old Tennis Court is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6HJ), in the parish of Lynton and Lynmouth.
- What is Old Tennis Court?
- Old Tennis Court is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Tennis Court?
- The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6HJ.
- Is Old Tennis Court a protected site?
- Yes — Old Tennis Court is part of the West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Tennis Court free to visit?
- Yes, Old Tennis Court is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Tennis Court?
- The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6HJ.