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Foreland Bothy

No. 180 of 951 in Exmoor, No. 5 for hikes, No. 1 for unusual stays. Stay, 3.9 km from Lynton.

A bothy offering simple wilderness shelter.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/foreland-bothy-devonOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Sunny Lyn Holiday ParkStay, in LyntonCamping
Lynmouth Holiday ParkStay, 1.3 km from LyntonCamping
Lorna Doone CampsiteStay, 7.6 km from LyntonCamping
Cloud Farm CampsiteStay, 8.0 km from LyntonCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Sandrockin LyntonFood and pubs
The Queensin LyntonFood and pubs
Olde Cottage Innin LyntonFood and pubs
The Old Bankin LyntonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hallin LyntonHistory and heritage
Lynton and Exmoor Museumin LyntonHistory and heritage
Lynton Cinemain LyntonRainy day
Maurice Bishop's Studioin LyntonArt and galleries

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