Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 2025

Lyn at Killington Lane

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Board a train of original L&B coaches at England's highest narrow-gauge railway station – the delightfully named Woody Bay – 1,000 feet up on wild Exmoor. Nearly a two mile round-trip.
Contacts
Operator: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust
Address: Woody Bay Station Martinhoe Cross Parracombe Devon EX31 4RA
- Telephone: 01598 763 487
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun & BHol Apr-Jul; Sep-2 Nov. Daily 12-24 Apr; 25 May-2 Jun; 23 Jul-Aug; 26 Oct-3 Nov. 9 Nov.Santa in Dec. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking. Daily.
Travel
- By Bus: 300, 309, 310
- By Rail: Barnstaple / 19 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Steam trains through rolling countryside, with views out to wild moorland and the rugged coastline.
What you can see today at Woody Bay is just the beginning of an exciting project to rebuild one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways.