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Lynmouth

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Lynmouth harbour
Lynmouth harbour The harbour at Lynmouth, Devon, Eng.

Lynmouth is a town in North Devon, England, situated at the mouth of the East Lyn and West Lyn rivers where they meet the Bristol Channel. It is part of the Lynton and Lynmouth community, with Lynton located on the cliffs above.1

Lynmouth's small harbor was rebuilt after a severe flood in August 1952. The town is a summer resort located on the edge of Exmoor National Park. A unique water-operated funicular railway connects Lynmouth to Lynton, which stands about 500 feet higher.1

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  3. Lyme Regis

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