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Lynmouth: Tales and Legends Walking Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Step back in time as you explore the history and legends of Lynmouth
- Learn about the devastating flood of 1952 and its impact on the town
- Discover the stories behind the Rhenish Tower and the Harbour
- Walk up Lynmouth Street and see the historic Barque Tavern
- Hear about the romantic poets and the legacy of the Devon Electric Light Company
Activity location
- Lynmouth
- Lynmouth, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- First Floor/ The Pavillion Dining Room, The Esplanade, Lynmouth EX35 6EQ, UK | Meet at the Walker Statue, opposite the Lynmouth Pavilion
- Lynmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Lynmouth: Tales and Legends Walking Tour
- 1h
Activity duration is 1 hour 1h - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Guided walking tourInclusions Stories and tales of local historyInclusions Visit to Lynmouth HarbourInclusions Visit to the Cliff Railway, the world's highest water powered funicularInclusions Visit to Lynmouth Flood Memorial and information about the floods of 1607 and 1952Inclusions Stories of explorers and Lynmouth's connection with Sir Francis DrakeInclusions Walk through Lynmouth StreetInclusions Discussion on visits by the romantic poets, and local sitesInclusions The history of the Devon Electric Light Company and the world's first stored hydroelectric schemeInclusions The storey of the famous 'Overland Launch' from Lynmouth: a brave and daring sea rescueExclusions Food and drinksExclusions Transport to the starting point
What you can expect
Meet your guide and begin your walking tour of Lynmouth. Start by learning about the history and stories of the Harbour, before and after the flood, including why the Rhenish Tower is there.
Next, visit the Lynmouth Flood Memorial and hear about the terrible flood of 1952. Then, walk up pretty Lynmouth Street, past the historic Barque Tavern.
Stop and talk about the romantic poets, the site of the Devon Electric Light Company and its legacy, and the Overland Launch.
Your guide will tell you all about the folk tales of the area, including stories of Lynmouth's connection with Sir Francis Drake, smuggling, skulduggery and some of the amazing exploits of local inhabitants, past and present.
The Lynmouth Walking Tour starts at the Harbour and ends at the other end of the village. The Tour lasts about one hour and is leisurely, taking pace on flat pavements with no steps or challenging obstacles.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Lynmouth
- Lynmouth, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - First Floor/ The Pavillion Dining Room, The Esplanade, Lynmouth EX35 6EQ, UK | Meet at the Walker Statue, opposite the Lynmouth Pavilion
- Lynmouth, England, United Kingdom