Old Tennis Court

The Old Tennis Court sits on high ground above Lynton, commanding views across the North Devon coast that'll stop you mid-stride. It's not much to look at in itself - a flat, open space where the town's Victorian residents once played their matches - but the perspective from here is what matters. On a clear day you can see across to Wales, and the sweep of coastline down towards Lynmouth and beyond feels properly dramatic.

Walkers will appreciate this spot most. It's a natural resting point on the clifftop paths, somewhere to catch your breath and take in the scale of the landscape. The climb up from Lynton itself is steep enough that arriving at the viewpoint feels earned. You won't spend long here - twenty minutes maximum - but it's the kind of pause that makes a walk memorable rather than just a tick on a list.

The ground is open and windswept, so bring a jacket even when it looks calm from below. Getting there is free and straightforward from Lynton town centre. If you're staying at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat just down the valley, this is an obvious morning outing before breakfast or as an evening stroll when the light softens. The tennis court itself is gone, but the vantage point remains genuinely worth finding.