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Hele Bay (just east of Ilfracombe) is a safe shingle beach which is popular with canoeists. There are a few amusements and a tide filled childrens swimming pool. In the village is a working 16th century watermill open April - October. There is also a pottery at the mill where you can make your own pot. From the village there is a paths up the impressive 447ft Hillsborough hill which provides a good view of Ilfracombe Harbour. Its summit is also one of the few places in the country where you can see the sun rise and set over a sea horizon. Just yards from the beach is the Hele Bay pub with excellent food.
Hele Bay, and Ilfracombe in the distance, one summer evening
Photo supplied by Peter Woodier
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe
Photo supplied by Peter Woodier
Hele Bay
Hele Bay is a rocky bay, offering
shingle and some sand at low tides. With much to explore, Hele provides
fun for children with it"s abundance of rock pools.
Beach Type: Sand/Rock - Dogs: Dog
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