Finding picturesque beaches in the UK might seem like a challenge. Yet, Chloe Lawford, a travel influencer, has unearthed an exquisite coastal spot perfect for those balmy summer days. This secluded treasure, complete with shimmering clear waters, lies hidden behind a network of historic tunnels.
In 2023, the keen explorer ventured to this location for a seaside picnic and a quick swim - and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. Sharing her adventure on TikTok ( @chloelawfordtravels) , she revealed: "After paying a small fee to enter, you access the beach through these long tunnels. "The first set of tunnels leads you out to the Gentleman's Beach, which is on the left and there is a wedding venue here.
But you can continue going through more tunnels to get to the Ladies Beach on the right. "This was the more popular beach and it's where the swimming pool normally is when the tide is out. "But we opted to head back up to the Gentleman's Beach as it was much quieter and it was like our own private little beach.
" Chloe's top pick is none other than Tunnels Beaches, nestled along the Ilfracombe coastline in Devon. A mere stone's throw from Exeter, less than two hours by car, this beach is also in close proximity to other scenic spots such as Woolacombe and Wildersmouth Beach. According to Niche Museums , its tunnels stem all the way back to the 1820s, when hundreds of Welsh miners spent two years digging six tunnels in the Ilfracombe hillside.
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