Museums · South West England
The Glen Lyn Gorge
In or near Lynmouth.
The Glen Lyn Gorge — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Glen Lyn Gorge is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Glen Lyn Gorge is a scenic location situated between Exmoor and the sea, known for its natural beauty and tranquility. Visitors can explore the gorge and enjoy the picturesque surroundings, which inspire the artwork of local artist Maurice Bishop.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Watersmeet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Glen Lyn Gorge is a museum located in South-West England. It features exhibits that highlight the natural and industrial heritage of the area. The site offers insights into the local geology and ecology, making it a resource for understanding the region's environmental significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2292, -3.8294
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Postcode
- EX35 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Phone
- +44 1598 752444
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.mauricebishop.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/614120942 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Glen Lyn Gorge?
- The Glen Lyn Gorge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6ES), in the parish of Lynton and Lynmouth.
- What is The Glen Lyn Gorge?
- The Glen Lyn Gorge — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Glen Lyn Gorge?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6ES.
- Is The Glen Lyn Gorge a protected site?
- Yes — The Glen Lyn Gorge is part of the Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Glen Lyn Gorge?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6ES.