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A network of tunnels, hand-carved in the early nineteenth century, leads to sheltered sand and shingle beaches and a Victorian tidal swimming pool. The only access to the beaches is via the tunnels, for which an entrance fee is charged.
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 43% |
| Max temp. | 12°C |
| (feels like | 8°C) |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 88% |
| Min temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 22mph |  |
The tide at Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:30 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:51 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
13.7°C
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
30 pay spaces are available at the beach entrance with an extra several 100 spaces within 150m.
Dogs not allowed on the beach.
All beaches and coves are cleaned daily by the owners.
No information available
Excellent water quality
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Ilfracombe Sea Safari (0.6 miles)
Active Escape (2.7 miles)
Borough Farm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays (3.1 miles)
Walk - Morte Point Trail (3.9 miles)
Outdoor Shop & Kayak Centre (3.9 miles)
Surfside Kayak Hire and Sales (3.9 miles)
Hunter Surf School (4 miles)
Woolacombe Surf Centre (4.2 miles)
Thomas Carr Seafood & Grill (460 yards)
Thomas Carr at The Olive Room (290 yards)
La Gendarmerie (260 yards)
Relish Bar & Bistro (210 yards)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
Location: Ilfracombe
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SS514478
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: North Devon
Parish: Ilfracombe
Nearest postcode: EX34 8AX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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