Withycombe Allotment

A steep climb inland from Lynton takes you to Withycombe Allotment, a moorland ridge that rewards legwork with views across North Devon that properly stretch. The walk itself is the main event here - there's no visitor centre or cafe, just open grassland and the Exmoor landscape rolling away in all directions.

It's the kind of place that appeals to serious walkers rather than casual strollers. You're looking at a good two to three hours on foot depending on your route and fitness, and the path gets boggy in wet weather. Worth doing, but only if you're genuinely up for it. The views on a clear day justify the slog - you can see all the way to the coast.

Families with small children might find it a bit much, though older kids who like rambling will get something out of it. There's no charge and no set opening times - you just turn up and walk. Best visited in spring or autumn when the weather's more predictable and the summer tourist crowds have shifted on.

If you're staying at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat nearby, this makes a proper half-day adventure. Pair it with a walk down to Lynmouth itself afterwards for a cream tea - you'll have earned it. The allotment sits high enough that you feel properly remote, which is rare so close to the coast.