Lynton and Lynmouth sit at the western end of Exmoor, which means the rest of the national park spreads out to the east and south as a natural extension of any visit. The road network across the moor is slow — high hedgerows, single-track sections, steep gradients — so distances that look short on a map take longer than expected. Allow at least half a day for any of these destinations, and a full day if you plan to walk rather than just drive.
Porlock, with its famous hill and coastal marshes, is the nearest significant stop. Dunster is the most picturesque inland village on the moor, with a well-preserved castle. Combe Martin, to the west along the coast in Devon, sits at the bottom of a long valley and has a beach. Dulverton, at the southern edge of the park, is a market town and a good base if you want to walk the Barle Valley.