Railways
Over 150 heritage railways in the UK for a great family Railday out!
- All
- Funicular / Cliff Railway
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Narrow Gauge Railway (15"+)
- Heritage Centre (all one site)
- Miniature Railway (<15")
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- Other

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Steam trains through rolling countryside, with views out to wild moorland and the rugged coastline Originally opened in 1898, and closed in 1935; 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; the legendary Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. You board your train - comprised of restored heritage carriages - at Woody Bay Station, and travel to Killington Lane and back on a two-mile round trip behind a narrow-gauge steam locomotive. The complete trip lasts about 25 minutes. Tickets are valid all day so you can ride as many times as you like. Return anytime within 28 days and travel all day at half-price.
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Narrow Gauge Railway (15"+)
- Website
- http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk
- Phone
- 01598 763 487
What's Nearby?
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Instow Signal Box
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
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.
- Location
- Lynton & Lynmouth Lift Co., The Cliff Railway, The Esplanade, Lynmouth, EX35 6EQ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Funicular / Cliff Railway
- Phone
- 01598 753 486