A landslide has forced the evacuation of the renowned 'hidden gem' Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe, Devon. The esteemed private beach had to shut down due to safety hazards after a rockfall incident ...

Chloe's top pick is none other than Tunnels Beaches, nestled along the Ilfracombe coastline in Devon. A mere stone's throw from Exeter, ... (16 years and over) to visit the Tunnels Beaches.

Niche Museums has revealed the historical charm of Ilfracombe's Tunnels Beaches, which date back to the 1820s when Welsh miners carved six tunnels through the hillside.

The beaches in Ilfracombe, Devon can only be accessed through Victorian tunnels Article continues below The Main Beach is the largest among them, boasting a sandy shoreline and rock pools that are ...

Tunnel Beaches is a historical gem nestled away in the West Country town of Ilfracombe. Famous for its hand-carved tunnels from the 1820s that lead to secluded beaches and a Victorian tidal ...

Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe (Image: Rob Farrow) "The beach was divided into two during the Victoria era. The sea pool was the ‘ladies pool’ and the neighbouring beach was for the gentlemen.

Tunnels Beaches is a unique attraction in Ilfracombe. It has become a hugely popular destination for visitors due to its fascinating hand-carved tunnels, beaches and tidal pools.

There’s the smell of salt and sun cream; families on the beach. You follow a tunnel through the Ilfracombe hillside and if you run your hands along the wall, you can feel the grooves of pickaxe ...

The unique UK coastal spot has won the hearts of visitors who explored the network of hand carved tunnels leading to a number of sheltered beaches and a tidal Victorian bathing pool.

Tunnels Beaches is hidden on the other side of a mesmerising tunnel network built in the 1820s (Image: Getty). Niche Museums has revealed the historical charm of Ilfracombe's Tunnels Beaches ...