{"id":1076,"date":"2017-07-25T03:42:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T03:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=1076"},"modified":"2018-02-14T13:56:14","modified_gmt":"2018-02-14T13:56:14","slug":"three-things-lynton-lynmouth-funicular-cliff-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/three-things-lynton-lynmouth-funicular-cliff-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lynton & Lynmouth Funicular Cliff Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

This installment of Three Things is courtesy of Ashley Clarke, Manager and Engineer of the Lynton & Lynmouth Funicular Cliff Railway<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Question: What are some of the \u201c fun things\u201d that passengers enjoy on the Lynton & Lynmouth Funicular Cliff Railway?<\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The famous Lynton & Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway<\/a> is the most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns and will be the highlight of any visit. Passengers enjoy stunning views of the North Devon Coastline as they ride the steepest totally water powered railway in the world! Perched on the cliff top is our \u201cgrade I\u201d listed historic cafe offering perhaps the best views and location for a Cream Tea in the Westcountry.<\/p>\n

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2. Question: What\u2019s one thing the public probably does NOT know about the Lynton & Lynmouth Funicular Cliff Railway?<\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

During a busy year the Cliff Railway can carry up to 400,000 passengers.<\/p>\n

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3. Question: Share some aspect of what is unique about Lynton & Lynmouth Funicular Cliff Railway.<\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

During really hot weather of 86 degrees (F) the 262 metre track expands by up to 10mm an hour until the sun goes off the track at 1300 hrs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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