Bath House Hotel Tel:01271 866859
Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AR
Local Beaches
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There are many beautiful blue flag beaches in and around Ilfracombe, from the famous Tunnels Beaches to the famous surfing beach of Woolacoombe. The photograph to the left was taken at Instow in June. |
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Tunnels Beaches
Ilfracombe's must-see attraction
- a network of hand carved tunnels leading to unique sheltered beaches and tidal
Victorian bathing pool. |
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Lee Bay
This pretty little village is nestled
in Fushia Valley - a deep combe where fushias grow in abundance. The beach is
delightful at low tide with lots of rock pools to explore and a stretch of sand
giving good bathing. |
| Woolacombe Beach is more than two miles of golden sand backed by sandy hills and the Woolacombe Downs. The village of Woolacombe lies at the northern end of the beach. Speed boats and jet skis are prohibited, therefore offering superb facilities for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sailing and sea canoeing. |
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Croyde Bay has a beautiful coastline with stunning cliff top views and a secluded sandy coves. The village of Crode rests snuggly at the end of a sheltered valley with a stream running along its main street. |
| Saunton Sands has 3 miles of flat sand backed by massive sand dunes. Excellent surfing beach and ideal for all water sports. Manned with lifeguards. Wheelchair accessible. Shop, toilet etc. at car park end of beach - However you can get away from the crowds by just walking further along the beach. |
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