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Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is a sand and shingle beach, approximately 80 metres wide, backed by cliffs. The beach is accessed via a network of hand-carved tunnels, which were created in the early nineteenth century. These tunnels lead to sheltered sand and shingle beaches and a Victorian tidal swimming pool.
The tunnels, which are a notable feature of the beach, were hand-carved in the 1820s and provide access to two natural bathing pools, originally one for 'ladies' and one for 'gentlemen'. The left-hand tunnel leads to the 'Gent's Beach', while the right-hand tunnel leads to the 'Lady's Beach'. The beach also features top-class rock pools to explore and a tidal pool to enjoy.
Visitors to Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach can expect to find a range of amenities, including cafes and snack bars. The beach is dog-friendly, and parking is available for those driving to the area. To access the beach, visitors must pay an entrance fee, which helps to maintain the site and its facilities.
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is situated on the north coast of Devon and can be reached by driving to Ilfracombe and following the signs to the Seafront and Tunnels Beaches.
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 28% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 20°C |
| Wind 6mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 83% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:35 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:02 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 19 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 21 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 22 miles east as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 23 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 23 miles north as the seagull flies, around 192 miles by road.
around 24 miles north as the seagull flies, around 188 miles by road.
around 25 miles north as the seagull flies, around 182 miles by road.
Location: Ilfracombe
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SS514478
Coordinates: 51°12'36"N 4°7'40"W
Mapcode: GBR KN.4029
What 3 Words: replaying.reminds.arranges
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
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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