Venue Description

The famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world! This historic funicular Cliff Railway is bronze winner of Devon's Large Attraction of the Year 2018. The Cliff Railway connects the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth providing stunning coastal views that will be the highlight of any visit. This working heritage railway is grade II listed, the UK's only fully water powered railway and one of just three examples left in the World! Perched on the cliff top, and at 500ft above the lower station, is our grade II listed Cliff Top Cafe offering perhaps the best location for a Cream Tea in the Westcountry. With amazing views and great food, it's just what you need before discovering what other secrets Lynton and Lynmouth has to offer.

Accessibility

The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the UK's only fully water powered railway. Built in 1888, it remains the world's highest and the steepest fully water powered railway and one of three examples left in the world. The railway retains its original Victorian charm and this may present some modern day access challenges. The access paths have a slight gradient but are manageable by most wheelchairs with assistance. The Cliff Top Cafe has level access with no steps and can accommodate wheelchairs. There is a small step onto the Cliff Railway at the top station, and three small steps within each carriage with handrail. Due to the nature of the railway and its Victorian carriages most standard wheelchairs will not pass through the carriages unfolded, the carriages are 540mm wide at the narrowest point and there is restricted seating at busy times. Passengers will need to transfer from and fold their wheelchairs for travel and are personally responsible for loading and unloading wheelchairs from the carriages. Please be respectful of our drivers, they will offer reasonable assistance, but they are not permitted to lift heavy wheelchairs, people or scooters to help facilitate access. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate mobility scooters or larger wheelchairs. Our webiste contains a specific assessibility guide with access photographs.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/access/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/access/

Awards List

Tripadvisor 2020 – Travellers Choice Certificate of Excellence Visit Devon – Large Visitor Attraction of the year (Bronze) 2018 Heritage Railway Award – 2019 Runner Up – Award for outstanding visitor attraction Heritage Railway Award – 2019 Runner Up – Annual Award for Large Groups Visit England – We’re good to go – COVID secure logo and recognition

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

Our staff have some disability training and will offer couteous and helpful advice or assitance to all of our visitors

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The area has many open areas including the manor green and beachfront area, walks, parks and coastline and beaches to exercise dogs.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water for dogs is provided in bowls at the site and we have complimentary dog biscuits too at the owners discretion. Dog Waste Bins are located nearby in Lynton at the Town Hall and the Valley of the Rocks and in Lynmouth on the Manor, at Rock House and Blacklands Beach. We charge for dog travel except assistance Dogs which are always permitted to travel for free.