Watersmeet

Great place for a walk and an excellent place for a cup of tea
Plenty of different walks throughout the Watersmeet and Countisbury area
Where two rivers meet at Watersmeet there are plenty of paths to choose from
Fly fishing at Watersmeet

Great place for a walk and an excellent place for a cup of tea
Plenty of different walks throughout the Watersmeet and Countisbury area
Where two rivers meet at Watersmeet there are plenty of paths to choose from
Fly fishing at Watersmeet

Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop in stunning surroundings

Overview
Opening times
How to get here
Facilities and access

Watersmeet roof project thank you bridge

Watersmeet re-opens!

Last year we undertook a unique project to repair the roof at Watersmeet. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the project, helping us save this special place for another 100 years.

Watersmeet

Things to see and do

Walks around Watersmeet

Explore the area on foot with a downloadable walks

Views of open countryside across the Watersmeet valley

Make the most of your day

From fishing to foraging, there's lots to see and do at Watersmeet, North Devon

Canoeing and fishing at Watersmeet

Explore this beautiful part of Devon from a new angle - find out more about canoeing and fishing at Watersmeet.

Watersmeet

What's on

Wildflower Trail

Sat 27 May 2017

+ 2 other dates

11:00-15:30

Test your wildflower knowledge with this intriguing woodland trail for grown ups.

Watersmeet Fun Day

Wed 09 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Join the Rangers for a fun day of activities at Watersmeet.

Watersmeet

Eating and shopping

Slate cream tea all ready to eat in the sun in the garden — Indulge in a traditional cream tea

Pick up some delicious Devon produce

Enjoy an exceptional lunch at Watersmeet and shop for local produce.

Watersmeet

Places to stay

Foreland Lighthouse holiday cottage — Airel view of foreland lighthouse, the ideal holiday cottage for groups

Where will you stay?

With everything from a manor house to a stone bothy and many more options in between there should be somethign to suit everyone's style

Watersmeet

History

Find out about the area's industrial past

Learn more about the history of Watersmeet, from pioneering techniques in generation electricity to radioactive water.

Watersmeet

Our work

Rangers out working on the coast with views towards Foreland Point — A rangers work is never done

Discover how we protect a range of habitats

From moorland to coast, learn more about our important and ongoing environmental work at Watersmeet.

General

Explore over 40 miles of footpaths. The most popular routes are from Lynmouth to Watersmeet, and on to Rockford and Brendon

Visit the National Trust tea-room and garden at Watersmeet House

Buy gifts at the National Trust shop at Watersmeet House

Toilet located at Watersmeet House tea-room. Public toilets can also be found in Lynton and Lynmouth

Keep dogs on leads, particularly in spring on farmed land and on moorland.

Picnic areas include Combe Park and north bank riverside area below Watersmeet/Chiselcombe bridge

Information to help with your visit at start of path from Lynmouth, near Pay & Display car park at Watersmeet. Once at Watersmeet the shop staff have a variety of information to help you enjoy your visit

Exmoor bunkhouse - Group accommodation for up to 18 people in bunkbeds (0344 800 2070)

Foreland Bothy - Stone barn gives very basic overnight accommodation for 4 people - 0344 800 2070

Countisbury Hill Cottage, near Lynton (sleeps 4) - number as above

Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Foreland Point, Countisbury (sleeps 10) - 0344 800 2070

Free parking at Barna Barrow, Combe Park and Brendon

Pay & display parking, not National Trust (suitable for coaches) at Watersmeet and Lynmouth

Family

Baby-changing facilities at Watersmeet House tea-room

Educational visits accompanied by a countryside ranger available - 01598 763556

Exmoor bunkhouse, Countisbury is ideal for school groups and filed trips

Various Geochaches hidden around the property

Path from Combe Park suitable for all terrain buggies

Accessibility

Mobility parking by arrangement in advance with tea-room at Watersmeet House - 01598 753348

Drop off point 20 yards from the tea-room

Mobility toilet located at Watersmeet House

Partially accessible grounds. Well maintained, but naturally uneven gravel and grass coastal paths around Countisbury with some steep sections and lots of steps.

Friday 26 May

Saturday 27 May

Sunday 28 May

Monday 29 May

Tuesday 30 May

Wednesday 31 May

Thursday 1 June

	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

Watersmeet

More about this place

Watersmeet re-opens!

Things to see and do

Walks around Watersmeet

Make the most of your day

Canoeing and fishing at Watersmeet

What's on

Upcoming events

Wildflower Trail

Watersmeet Fun Day

Eating and shopping

Pick up some delicious Devon produce

Places to stay

Where will you stay?

History

Find out about the area's industrial past

Our work

Discover how we protect a range of habitats

Heddon Valley

Bossington

Horner Wood

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Webber's Post

Holnicote Estate

Watersmeet

Things to see and do

Upcoming events

Eating and shopping

Places to stay

History

Our work

Facilities and access

General

Family

Accessibility

Overview

Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop in stunning surroundings

How to get here

Prices

Admission free

What is Gift Aid?

Opening times

Please note...

Friday 26 May

Saturday 27 May

Sunday 28 May

Monday 29 May

Tuesday 30 May

Wednesday 31 May

Thursday 1 June

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