Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway is one of the fondly-remembered lines from the holidays of our grandparents and great-grandparents. The original narrow (2 foot) gauge line from Lynton to Barnstaple opened in 1898 and was closed by the Southern Railway in 1935. During the 1990s work began on restoring the line, and at present steam trains run on a mile of track through some spectacular Devon scenery between Woody Bay and Killington Lane. Work on extending the line is expected to start during the course of 2009.

A steam train on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway
Main information telephone number: 01598 763487
 
  Steam trains operating regularly? Yes
  Diesel trains operating regularly? No
   
Main Station/Centre Address:

Woody Bay Station ,
Martinhoe Cross,
Parracombe,
North Devon,
EX31 4RA

 
Other Stations:

Killington Lane

 
Web-site address: www.lynton-rail.co.uk
 
Length of line: 1 mile
 
Ample FREE car parking is available on site at Woody Bay.
 
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Standard Ticket Prices (other fares and restrictions may apply on Special Event days, including Santa Specials):
  Adult Return: £ 6.00 Family Return (2 adults and up to 4 children): £15.00
 

Child Return:

 £ 3.00 Dogs are carried free of charge.  
  Senior Return: £ 4.00    

 
Operating Dates (click on a coloured date to display the timetable for that date):
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Operating Dates
 
Catering facilities available:
 

 
WOODY BAY - A cafeteria is available, serving a variety of hot and cold snacks and drinks. CLICK HERE for a price list and menu
 
 
 
PICNIC FACILITIES are available at Woody Bay station.
         
FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
 

The low-level platforms and catering facilities are easily accessible. Disabled lavatories are available, and adapted rolling stock, with wheelchair ramp access, is available on normal service trains.

 
 
FAMILY FACILITIES:
  Baby change facilities and a play area are available at Woody Bay station.
 
 
OTHER FACILITIES:

A Gift Shop is open on operating days, and is situated at Woody Bay Station.

 
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
 

The nearest National Rail Network station is at Barnstaple.

 

The nearest bus stop is at Woody Bay Station itself, served by T W Coaches service numbers 300, 309 and 310.

 
 
 

 

PRESERVEDRAILWAYS.ORG.UK REVIEW:

Our reviewers have not visited this site yet; a review will be undertaken during the 2009 season.