Watersmeet
Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop in stunning surroundings
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Watersmeet
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Watersmeet
Overview
Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop 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) on A 39 above Watersmeet House, There is however a steep walk to house. Free 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 or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Watersmeet
Opening times
Friday 20 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday 21 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Sunday 22 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Monday 23 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 24 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 25 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday 26 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 10:30 - 17:00
- Tea-room 10:30 - 17:00
Watersmeet
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01598753348
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6NT