Santa Specials at Woody Bay

Santa Special train fares apply, advanced booking recommended

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Steam Train rides in Exmoor National Park, North Devon. The first phase in rebuilding one of the world’s most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways.

Although the original railway to Barnstaple and Lynton closed many years ago, part has now been reopened allowing visitors to travel along one mile of the route above the Heddon Valley near Parracombe in South West England’s Exmoor National Park.

Dates

Santa Specials at Woody Bay Station 6 Dec 2008 - 23 Dec 2008

* Trains will run
Dec6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 19-23
11am - 3.30pm

Road Directions

Woody Bay Station is located on the A39, half way between Blackmoor Gate and Lynton (a mile to the east of Parracombe). Postcode EX31 4RA.
By Road
From the North: M5 to Junction 23, A38 to Bridgwater, A39 to Dunster, Minehead, Porlock, Lynmouth, Woody Bay Station is located on the A39, half way between Blackmoor Gate and Lynton (a mile to the east of Parracombe). Postcode EX31 4RA
From the South: M5 to Junction 25, A3027; A358 to Williton, then A39 as above

Public Transport Directions

By Bus

Woody Bay Station is on the 300, 309 and 310 bus routes. All buses go to Lynton and Blackmoor Gate.
TW Coaches

Bus services on the 309 and 310 bus routes are operated by TW Coaches of South Molton. The 310 bus starts from Barnstaple Bus station and follows the route of the old railway via Chelfham and Bratton. The 309 bus also starts at Barnstaple however takes an alternative route via Shirwell.
Filers Travel

The 300 bus is a limited service which serves Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Lynton and Minehead. Buses on the Ilfracombe - Lynmouth section of the route (via Woody Bay Station) are operated by Filers Travel

By Rail
Nationwide: www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
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National Rail Enquiries Textphone: 0845 60 50 600
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