Dartmoor & Exmoor
Lynton Hill
318M
1043FT
About Lynton Hill
Rising above the village of Barbrook on the northern fringe of Exmoor, this modest Tump offers a quiet vantage point away from the busy coastal trails. At 318 metres, its rounded, grassy summit overlooks the steep West Lyn valley and provides a clear perspective of the surrounding North Devon farmland.
Key Statistics
Rank
104th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Exmoor
Prominence
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52m
Nearest Town
Barbrook
Geology
Lynton Hill is built from the Lynton Formation, featuring alternating layers of slate and sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SS705485
Latitude
51.2210°N
Longitude
3.8557°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the nearby town of Lynton, combining the Old English 'tun' (settlement) with 'Lyn', a river name meaning 'torrent' or 'stream' which refers to the fast-flowing waters in the valley below.
- •The summit provides an excellent view across the deep incision of the West Lyn valley toward the higher, heather-topped ridges of the Exmoor Forest to the south.
- •While the famous Valley of Rocks nearby is known for its dramatic coastal geology, Lynton Hill represents the gentler, rolling pastureland that characterises the boundary of the National Park.
- •Despite the name, the summit is considerably closer to the village of Barbrook than to Lynton, suggesting the hill has aspirations beyond its actual neighbourhood.