5 BEST BEACH BREAKS IN NORTH DEVON
1. BEST FOR: VICTORIANA SEASIDE TUNNELS BEACHES, ILFRACOMBE
Why here? In 1820, four tunnels were hand-carved into the rocks in Ilfracombe to enable horse-drawn bathing huts to whisk bathers down to the sea. The tunnels are still one of this seaside town’s biggest attractions, revealing sheltered beaches, perfect for picnicking on, and a unique tidal pool for those that wish to dip. Visit during low tide and glimpse an underwater treasure trove of crabs, fish, strawberry anemones and rare sea coral – up above you may spy seals, porpoises and nesting peregrine falcons.
The tunnels are wheelchair-
