This was extended in 2006 and a year later , plans were announced to open nine miles ( 14 km ) of track , linking the station at Woody Bay to both Lynton and Blackmoor Gate , and eventually to a new station at Wistlandpound Reservoir . This was extended in 2006 ; and the following year plans were announced to open nine miles ( 14 km ) of track , linking the station at Woody Bay to both Lynton ( at a new terminus on an extension to the original line , closer to the town ) and Blackmoor Gate , and to a new station at Wistlandpound Reservoir .