North Devon: Ilfracombe
Among the coastal towns of North Devon, Ilfracombe stands out for its working harbour and dramatic position on the Bristol Channel. The town occupies a narrow cove beneath steep, wooded slopes, while its waterfront remains a departure point for sea trips and a base for small boats. At the harbour entrance, Damien Hirst’s 20.25-metre sculpture Verity has stood since 2012: a monumental bronze-and-steel figure holding a sword and scales. Ilfracombe grew as a port and later developed into a Victorian resort, a legacy still evident in its seafront buildings and promenade. The surrounding North Devon coast is defined by rugged headlands and coves, with the island of Lundy lying out in the Bristol Channel.
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North Devon is best known in England for Exmoor National Park, where open moorland and steep wooded valleys meet the Bristol Channel. Beyond Exmoor, the area encompasses the River Taw estuary, Braunton Burrows, and the sandy shores of Croyde Bay and Woolacombe. Braunton Burrows forms part of the UNESCO-designated North Devon Biosphere Reserve and is among Britain’s largest dune systems. The water-powered Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, opened in 1890, still links the two hillside towns. The South West Coast Path follows this varied shoreline. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across North Devon.
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The United Kingdom combines long-established institutions with sharply varied regional identities in a way that reflects its position within northwestern Europe. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland share a state while retaining distinct traditions, languages and landscapes. The River Thames runs through London, where the Palace of Westminster and the Tower of London mark centuries of national life; Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are UNESCO-listed. The Highlands, Eryri’s mountains and Atlantic-facing coasts contrast with the densely settled southeast. Football, theatre, pub culture and music remain everyday threads in a country with global cultural influence. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how the United Kingdom relates to its Atlantic and European surroundings.
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