There are many activities locally including walking, swimming, riding, tennis and putting on the Manor ground by the sea, and for an easy approach to Lynmouth, the harbour, beach and Watersmeet Valley, there is a pathway through the garden to the Cliff railway. Completely powered by two large water tanks which let out just enough water to make the highest car heavy enough to move both cars along the track. The railway was given to the twin towns by Sir George Newnes a wealthy newspaper publisher. The train runs on request and operating times vary according to season, but approximately from 9am until dusk. Nestled beneath the cliffs the pretty harbour of Lynmouth makes a good starting point for the numerous walks in the area including Summerhouse Hill, Watersmeet Countisbury Foreland Point, and the dramatic scenery of Exmoor National Park.
Wildlife abounds throughout the area, including red deer, ponies, falcons and buzzards.
Wild goats roam the nearby Valley of the Rocks making this an ideal spot for nature lovers. No 25, go through Taunton on to the A358 to Williton, then the A39 to Dunster, Minehead, Porlock, Lynmouth and Lynton. Take M5 motorway to exit No 27, then follow the North Devon Link to Tiverton and South Molton. By Public Transport Train to Barnstaple then to Lynton by the local service bus.