How far is it from Instow to Lynton?

The distance between Instow and Lynton is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Instow to Lynton?

The drive from Instow to Lynton takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Instow to Lynton?

The fastest route from Instow to Lynton covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Lynton from Instow?

Lynton lies roughly to the north-east of Instow.

Are there charging stations between Instow and Lynton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Instow to Lynton, including Borough Road, Ilfracombe (120 kW); Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple (120 kW); Belle Meadow, Kiln Lane (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

Instow Lynton

Distance: 26 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Instow to Lynton takes about 50 min via A39. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 26 mi

1 Depart straight 10 yd
2 Turn left onto Anstey Way 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Yelland Road 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto Church Hill 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Mill Hill 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Bickington Road 2 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit left onto Bickington Road 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto Sticklepath Hill 1 mi
9 Enter rotary straight onto Barnstaple Western Bypass 3 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Barnstaple Western Bypass 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto Braunton Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Fair View 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Pilton Quay 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
15 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Shirwell Road 6 mi
16 Turn right onto Windford Hill 4 mi
17 At end of road, turn right 50 yd
18 Turn left 7 mi
19 Turn slightly left 1 mi
20 Keep slightly left onto Station Hill 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Lydiate Lane 99 yd
22 Turn left onto Crossmead 117 yd
23 At end of road, turn left onto Longmead 105 yd
24 Arrive right onto Longmead

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The return trip from Lynton to Instow covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

49 chargers

Borough Road, IlfracombeBorough Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 0AN120 kW
Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BarnstapleWhiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PB120 kW
Belle Meadow, Kiln LaneBelle Meadow, Kiln Lane, Barnstable, EX32 8HX75 kW
Hillsborough Car Park, Hillsborough RdHillsborough Car Park, Hillsborough Rd, Ilfracombe, EX39 9QJ75 kW
Lower Lyndale Car Park, 7 Watersmeet RoadLower Lyndale Car Park, 7 Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, EX35 6EP75 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Lynton → Alderford, Devon5 mi · 15 min Lynton → East Lyn4 mi · 10 min Lynton → Wilsham5 mi · 10 min Lynton → Cheriton, Devon5 mi · 10 min Lynton → Rockford5 mi · 15 min Lynton → Dean, Devon 311 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Instow to Lynton?: The distance between Instow and Lynton is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Instow to Lynton?: The drive from Instow to Lynton takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Instow to Lynton?: The fastest route from Instow to Lynton covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Lynton from Instow?: Lynton lies roughly to the north-east of Instow.
Are there charging stations between Instow and Lynton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Instow to Lynton, including Borough Road, Ilfracombe (120 kW); Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple (120 kW); Belle Meadow, Kiln Lane (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

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