Ilfracombe view

This picture I have taken here is from the top of Capstone Hill, and jesus wept I could barely breath.. (I'm so unfit!) but the view itself takes your breath away anyway. This is just a snippet of what you can see from the hill, while at the top there is a full 360 degree view from the sea, to cliffs, to pubs, to even caves!

If you choose to stay at Ilfracombe and you manage to get a hotel on the seafront you will learn where everything is very quickly it is basically a straight road. We managed to find the aquarium, different restaurants, pubs, charity shops, art shops, places to go crabbing and we found the boat trips you can go on also. We were going to go on the Ilfracombe Princess which is one of the boats but sadly the weather was not on our side so we missed our chance that weekend, never mind there's always chance for another visit.

Ilfracombe harbour

Ilfracombe is the largest harbour on the North Devon coast and has been in existence as a port for several centuries. It is an ideal centre from which to explore the many attractions that North Devon has to offer, along with being at a strategic location to reach destinations such as Lundy Island and other harbours along the North Cornwall and Bristol Channel coasts.

Herring Gull

This Gull is known as the European Herring Gull and there was so many in Lynton and Ilfracombe. They're so big and grow to be about 26 inches tall! We nearly got attacked by one while eating chips by the harbour, so we ended up disposing the rest of our chips and vacated into a shop to get away from them.
Looking at the size of them you'd think they had tattoo's under them feathers feisty little things they are..

Bellis perennis ‘Tasso Series’ (English daisy)

This is a small species which is carpet forming. The flowers are small and will bloom from late winter to early summer. This plant is often found in the wild in Northern Europe. How could I not take a picture of these flowers they're beautiful!

Barnstaple Pannier Market

Barnstaple indoor market has been there for over 150 years and sells everything on their stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion etc.. I'm sure I seen a stall dedicated to smoking with it split into thirds, one section was electric fags, one section was for tobacco and the third was for recreational purposes (hilarious).
During our mooching in the market we came across a spice stall and my partner decided to but some ghost chilli spray intended for spicing up your food.. obviously he sprayed it in his mouth.. it was definitely a highlight of our trip!

While visiting the market my partner decided to treat me to a Charlie bear and she is absolutely amazing, her name on the card says she is called Candice, she has so much emotion for a beautiful teddy bear. Well worth the small fortune. Just look at her little face how could I not take her home with me!