Watersmeet
Dramatic river gorge and ancient woodland in stunning surroundings
Watersmeet
Overview
Dramatic river gorge and ancient woodland in stunning surroundings
Take a stroll around the 2,000 acres of Watersmeet and Countisbury, a haven for wildlife with breathtaking views.
On Exmoor, Watersmeet is the meeting place of the East Lyn river and Hoar Oak Water.
Explore the rich woodlands of the Lyn Valley and stroll along the riverside at Lynmouth, Combe Park and Rockford.
As a contrast, the South West Coast Path runs along the dramatic Glenthorne Cliffs, towards Devon's most northerly outcrop, Foreland Point.
Watersmeet is part of the North Devon coast managed by the National Trust.
- Telephone
- 01598753348
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Watersmeet
How to get here
- Address
- Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6NT
- By cycle
- Bridleway passes close by Watersmeet House, other cycling routes in the area. Please do not cycle on the footpaths.
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- The scale and beauty of the coastline can be well appreciated from the sea. Regular boat trips are available from Lynmouth and Ilfracombe.
- By bus
- TW Coaches 309, 310 from Barnstaple (passing close Barnstaple train station), Quantock 300 from Minehead (summer only); Filers 300 from Ilfracombe. On all, alight Lynmouth, then walk through National Trust gorge
- By train
- Nearest train station Barnstaple - 20ml, connection from here to Exeter.
- By road
- 1½ miles in land of Lynmouth. From Barnstaple take the A39 towards Lynton. At Barbrook stay on the A39 now signed Lynmouth, Watersmeet is about 3 miles further along. From Minehead follow A39 through Porlock and into Lynmouth. Turn left in Lynmouth and follow road to Watersmeet.
- Parking: Pay and display (not National Trust and only accepts coins) on A39 above Watersmeet House, There is however a steep walk to house. National Trust car parks at Combe Park and Countisbury. Combe park is a more gentle 1 mile walk, Countisbury is more strenuous, especially on the way back.
- On foot
- South West Coast Path within ¾ mile, leave the path at either Countisbury or Lynmouth. 1½ miles from Lynmouth, follow river upstream to Watersmeet House approx 2 miles, very pleasant riverside walk.
Watersmeet
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Watersmeet
Opening times
Please note...
Watersmeet's toilets are only open when the tea-room is so they are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Friday 22 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 16:00
Saturday 23 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 16:00
Sunday 24 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 16:00
Monday 25 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 26 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden Closed
Wednesday 27 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden Closed
Thursday 28 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 16:00
Watersmeet
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01598753348
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6NT