Signature - Exmoor Coast Lighthouse Experience
Stay in an incredible National Trust-owned working lighthouse with its dramatic sea views while enjoying a sociable 3-night walking weekend on the Exmoor coast.
Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 3 nights
Accommodation: Cottage
Level: Active
Group Size: Maximum 8
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs
In a Nutshell:
Enjoy bracing guided walks along the stunning cliffs of the Exmoor coast - the highest in England.
Experience the thrill of staying in a clifftop lighthouse keeper’s cottage - with the lighthouse still functioning today!
Relax in the company of a small group of fellow walkers.
Get away from it all on a unique long weekend walking break.
Book today…
A Weekend at the Lighthouse: Coastal Walks and Exmoor Adventures
Join Large Outdoors for an exhilarating weekend at the Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage, perched dramatically on a cliff edge. This unique accommodation offers stunning sea views and cosy, light-filled rooms, creating the perfect base for our coastal adventure.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with a warm cuppa and a delicious meal prepared by your host. Spend your days walking along the breathtaking South West Coast Path, exploring the timeless beauty of Lynmouth and Lynton, and venturing into the heart of Exmoor National Park. Whether it’s spotting dolphins, riding a funicular railway, or challenging friends to a game of table tennis, there’s plenty to keep you engaged and entertained.
Evenings are all about relaxation and great company, with hearty meals and time to unwind. This weekend promises a perfect blend of adventure, scenic walks, and the unique charm of lighthouse living. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and fellow adventurers in a truly remarkable setting. Join Large Outdoors for an unforgettable coastal retreat.
Suggested Itinerary
Here’s what we’ve got planned - of course, we may have to offer alternatives or make amendments if the weather misbehaves or other unexpected situations arise!
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Our abode for the weekend is the Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage, which perches on a cliff edge and has been transformed into a fantastic light-filled space with very comfy rooms and living area. We ask for you to arrive for 5pm, when your Large Outdoors host will be there to welcome you and drive you down the steep private road to the cottage. The access is via a steep flight of steps, so you’ll get an extra workout each time we arrive and leave our lovely lighthouse!
After grabbing a cuppa there’s time to simply absorb the amazing sea views, perhaps stepping out onto the balcony, while meeting your fellow adventurers. Your host will have a delicious meal on the go in the kitchen, leaving you with nothing to do but relax and have a laugh in great company.
We’ll enjoy dinner together at around 8pm, when your host will brief the group on the long weekend’s adventures ahead.
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After enjoying a relaxed breakfast (cooked options available), we’ll pack up our lunch and set out for the day’s walk. We’ll have a selection of routes to choose from, some leaving from the door of our accommodation and others a short drive away.
Walk options include:
Walking stretches of the South West Coast Path that reveal the rugged beauty of the coastline, the timeless villages and the chance to spy marine life such as dolphins and porpoises.
Visiting Lynmouth’s beautiful bay before hopping onto the funicular-style railway up to Lynton to continue our walk with the chance to stop in one of the tempting tea rooms for a well-deserved slice of cake.
Once back at the lighthouse there’s ample downtime whether you want to sit with a cup of tea while enjoying the views, or have enough energy left to challenge some of the others to a game of table tennis!
Your Large Outdoors host will then serve an evening meal that is fit for a group of ravenous walkers!
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This morning, after enjoying another sea-view breakfast and grabbing our packed lunches, we’ll lace-up our walking boots and head out for another day in the glorious Exmoor National Park.
Today we’ll see how the weather is and what the group would like to achieve, but walk options could include:
A stroll along a section of the Tarka Trail (named after the famous otter!).
Venturing along the beautiful woodland valley paths around the National Trust’s Watersmeet House.
Heading over to the Valley of the Rocks - a dramatic and beautiful landscape that looks like a mountain range in miniature. This area is famous for its feral goats so keep your eyes peeled!
This evening we will enjoy a change of scenery by eating out at one of the great local hostelries.
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After breakfast and having packed up our belongings, we set out for a half-day walk along the coastline which will end with a final lunch in a pub or tearoom (not included in the cost of this trip) before we have to tear ourselves away to return home.
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Meeting Time: 5pm
Meeting Location:
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage
Foreland Point
Lynton
EX35 6NE///sprains.battle.peroxide
Parking: Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is approached via a long narrow private road, which descends steeply and with three hairpin bends. Therefore, we ask that you arrive for 5pm - parking in the designated area for lighthouse guests - and your host will drive everyone down together.
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Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage is reached via a series of steps leading down the cliff side. The walk down is worth it though, as the cottage boasts grandstand views (and bags you some extra steps each day - a free mini workout each time we arrive and leave!).
The cottage has been transformed by the National Trust into truly lovely accommodation which retains all the character while offering a cosy lounge, dining area, dedicated games room and balcony. You can also look out at the working part of the lighthouse (minus the foghorn!).
Accommodation Address:
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage
Foreland Point
Lynton
EX35 6NERoom Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Double Room
Twin Room
Single RoomThere are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a room with one other participant (bathrooms are shared). Double Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) sleep up to two participants booking together, with a double bed. Twin Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) sleep up to two participants booking together, with two single beds. Single Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) are for one participant and have a single bed.
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Included:
3 nights’ accommodation at Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.
A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.
Guided walks on 3 days (Days 2, 3 and 4).
Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on two evenings.
A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided) and some hot items too.
A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for walks on Days 2 and 3. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.
Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.
Bedding and a towel - but don’t forget your own toiletries.
The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.
Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.
Not included:
Travel to and from the meeting location.
Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.
Dinner on one evening - we’ll book a table at a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.
Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.
Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.
Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation.
Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.
Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.
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Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.
The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.
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• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.• What transport is provided during this experience?
We may not provide transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.
Essential Information
This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.