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Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach Photos

Devon, England

Ilfracombe : Wildersmouth Beach

Uploader's Comments

This ancient cove was a popular bay for smugglers. High sided cliffs drop down to a small rocky bay with shingle and sand. This bay is sheltered and peaceful.

Uploaded to Geograph by Lewis Clarke on 23 August 2014

Creative Commons License Photo © Lewis Clarke, 23 August 2014. Licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons licence

Location: Ilfracombe

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS518478

Coordinates: 51°12'39"N 4°7'19"W

Mapcode: GBR KN.3TVZ

What 3 Words: picnic.shorthand.pylon

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 9BZ

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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