Ilfracombe is a North Devon harbour town framed by high cliffs and known for its colourful terraces.
Ilfracombe is a North Devon harbour town framed by high cliffs and known for its colourful terraces. It suits couples and families looking for coastal walks, seafood and sheltered coves. Hotels and B&Bs are around the harbour and Fore Street, near Torrs Walk and in the village of Berrynarbor to the east.
Ilfracombe has no railway station; the nearest is Barnstaple, at the end of the Tarka Line from Exeter, with buses onward to the town. A car is the most practical way to explore the coast and nearby beaches. For more options in the area, see our hotel pages for Barnstaple and إكستر.
The best time for beaches and boat trips is May to September; Lundy sailings run only in season and depend on the weather.
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