Today, West Lyn River is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate in society. From its origins to the present, West Lyn River has occupied a prominent place in history, influencing different aspects of culture, politics, technology and daily life. Over the years, it has become a topic of study and reflection for academics, researchers and professionals from various disciplines. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to West Lyn River, from its impact on society to its possible implications for the future.

"West Lyn" redirects here. For the hamlet, see West Lynn, Devon.

River in Somerset and Devon, England

West Lyn River
Glen Lyn Gorge
Location
Country	England
County	Somerset
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	The Chains, Somerset, England
• coordinates	51°10′36″N 3°38′40″W / 51.17667°N 3.64444°W / 51.17667; -3.64444
• elevation	400 m (1,300 ft)
Mouth	Lynmouth
• location	Devon, England
• coordinates	51°13′46″N 3°49′44″W / 51.22944°N 3.82889°W / 51.22944; -3.82889
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Basin features
Tributaries
• left	River West Lyn

The West Lyn is a river in England which rises high in Exmoor, Somerset, and joins the East Lyn at Lynmouth in Devon.

The upper reaches have been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of the geomorphological landforms created in the 1952 flood.

The lower reaches of the river towards Lynmouth, known as the Glen Lyn Gorge, is a tourist attraction including a museum about the local water cycle, the floods of 1952, and a small hydroelectric plant.

Water is piped from the river to generate hydroelectric power for the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which is a water-balance funicular railway.

References

1. ^ "River Lyn SSSI citation sheet" (PDF). English Nature. Retrieved 26 May 2009.

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