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.

• •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.