About Malmsmead and Surrounding Area
Malmsmead, in Devon, is a small hamlet situated within Exmoor National Park, close to the border with Somerset. The settlement lies at the meeting point of the East Lyn River and Oare Water, giving it a scenic position in a wooded valley. With its stone cottages, local inn, and access to accommodation, Malmsmead offers a peaceful setting with strong ties to the surrounding landscape. Nearby settlements include Oare, Oareford, and Leeford, all within walking distance along the valley. Brendon and Tippacott lie further upstream, while Rockford and Wilsham extend the local network of small communities.
Bridge Ball and Countisbury connect the hamlet with the approaches to Lynmouth, while Glenthorne Beach and Embelle Wood Beach highlight the area’s access to coastal scenery. Visitors staying in Malmsmead can enjoy walking routes along the rivers and across Exmoor, including paths that connect to the South West Coast Path. The area is closely linked to the setting of the novel *Lorna Doone*, giving it cultural as well as scenic significance. With Lynton, Lynmouth, and Porlock all nearby, Malmsmead combines riverside tranquillity with access to larger villages and attractions, making it a well-connected base in the heart of Exmoor.
