Valley of Rocks, Lynton

A dry valley running parallel to the sea just west of Lynton, lined with dramatic rocky tors and crags, and home to a herd of wild feral goats that clamber over them. The coast path from Lynton follows the cliff edge with views over the Bristol Channel, then returns through the valley, an easy walk of about an hour.

The valley is in Exmoor National Park, and there's a car park and a tearoom at the far end. Castle Rock gives the best view. The poet Robert Southey described it as one of the finest spots in the West Country.