The shortest railway you’ll ever go on

LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH CLIFF RAILWAY Devon In the heart of Exmoor National Park lie the alluring twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth. Known as England’s ‘Little Switzerland’ because of its alpine-like landscape, it’s here that you’ll discover the world’s highest and steepest water-powered funicular railway, opened in 1890. Again designed by George Croydon Marks, the Victorian carriages use river water from the West Lyn to transport you from the harbour town of Lynmouth, with its seaside gift shops, c...