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Ranging from rocky and windy walkways along the South West Coast Path to the sandy beaches on the picturesque coastline, the district of North Devon is one of the prettiest coastal areas in the South West of England. In no particular order, here are 11 of the prettiest villages in the district of North Devon
Known as “England’s Little Switzerland”, Lynton is a Victorian town that consists of cafes, tea rooms and small shops. Lying beneath the cliffs of Lynton, the coastal village of Lynmouth is quieter than Lynton, where visitors are able to wander between the ‘chocolate box’ fishing cottages and admire the scenery at the harbour.
Brian Watts celebrating his 90th birthday on Combesgate Beach
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A much-loved Woolacombe man celebrated his 90th birthday by going for a surf on Combesgate beach.
Brian Watts, a founder member of the Ilfracombe and North Devon Sub Aqua club, formed over sixty years ago, has already been recognised as one of the world s oldest sub aqua divers.
A retired motor mechanic he is well known for his skills in renovating and restoring items recovered from local ship wrecks and has even in the last year written a book about the shipwrecks around the Woolacombe and Mortehoe coastline.
Peninsulas have good points! Who needs to sail off to an island when you can just walk to these British beauty spots?
The Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall is the UK s most southerly point and has drawn innovators as well as visitors
Wales is a peninsula of peninsulas – a favourite is the Marloes, jutting out from the Pembrokeshire coast
The Shotley Peninsula, a small, flat stretch of land between two Suffolk rivers, has inspired artists and writers
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