Situated along the South West coast in North Devon, Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach offers bathers a sand and shingle environment. Environment Agency monitoring has evaluated the location since 1990, giving it an official annual rating of Closed. In addition, dogs are permitted during winter months.
The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
No compliance history or monitoring status is available for this bathing water profile for the current monitoring cycle.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1990. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the North Devon area.
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