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Rapparee Cove — Attraction in North Devon

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Rapparee Cove
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Rapparee is a cove in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe. The cove is the site of the shipwreck of the transport London, which sank on 9 October 1796 in stormy weather. The ship's cargo reportedly contained gold and several African slaves who perished.
Nearby attractions
Ilfracombe Harbour
10A The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Public Art: Verity
Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Active Escape
Larkstone Watersports Hub, Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ, United Kingdom
Ilfracombe Skatepark
S W Coast Path, Ilfracombe EX34 9NU, United Kingdom
The Ilfracombe Aquarium
The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Chapel of St Nicholas
St Nicholas's Chapel, The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Coastal Adventures Ltd
Police House, Bickington, Exeter EX31 2JG, United Kingdom
Magenta Fine Art
19 St James Pl, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ, United Kingdom
Hele Beach
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
Ilfracombe Art And Craft Society
The Gallery, 9/10, The Promenade, Wilder Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9BD, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar
The Lime kiln Cafe Watersports Centre, Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ, United Kingdom
The Thatched Inn
Hillsborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9PG, United Kingdom
Larkstone Cafe Bar
Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe EX34 9QG, United Kingdom
The Dolphin Restaurant & Takeaway Ilfracombe
7 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
The Smugglers Restaurant
The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Larkstone Diner
Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe EX34 9QG, United Kingdom
Lynbay
6 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Royal Britannia Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Broad St, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE, United Kingdom
S & P Fish Shop
1 The Cove, Ilfracombe EX34 9FA, United Kingdom
Ali @ Adele's Café
8 Broad St, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE, United Kingdom
Nearby local services
Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips
Kiosk 1, The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Wild Frontier Charters
Kiosk 1 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Sea Swift Charters
11 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Carricklee Charters Ilfracombe
The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
Hele Corn Mill Tearoom
Corn Mill Cl, Ilfracombe EX34 9QY, United Kingdom
Ilfracombe Market
Wilder Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9BG, United Kingdom
Hockings Ice Cream Van
S W Coast Path, Ilfracombe EX34 9AJ, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
The Collingdale
The Collingdale, 13 Larkstone Ln, Hillsborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NU, United Kingdom
Marine Court
Hillsborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9QQ, United Kingdom
Laston House
New Barnstaple Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NT, United Kingdom
The Sandpiper Inn
The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, United Kingdom
West Somerset Hotel Watchet
10 Broad St, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE, United Kingdom
Varley House - Book Direct
Varley House, 13 Chambercombe Park Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9QW, United Kingdom
The Harbour Lights
26 Broad St, The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9BL, United Kingdom
Admirals House
The Admiral's House, Quayfield Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9EN, United Kingdom
Ocean Backpackers
29 St James Pl, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ, United Kingdom
Hele Valley Holiday Park
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe EX34 9RD, United Kingdom
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Rapparee Cove
United KingdomEnglandNorth DevonRapparee Cove

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Rapparee Cove

Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ, United Kingdom
4.6(21)
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Rapparee is a cove in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe. The cove is the site of the shipwreck of the transport London, which sank on 9 October 1796 in stormy weather. The ship's cargo reportedly contained gold and several African slaves who perished.

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attractions: Ilfracombe Harbour, Public Art: Verity, Active Escape, Ilfracombe Skatepark, The Ilfracombe Aquarium, Chapel of St Nicholas, Coastal Adventures Ltd, Magenta Fine Art, Hele Beach, Ilfracombe Art And Craft Society, restaurants: The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar, The Thatched Inn, Larkstone Cafe Bar, The Dolphin Restaurant & Takeaway Ilfracombe, The Smugglers Restaurant, Larkstone Diner, Lynbay, Royal Britannia Hotel, Bar & Restaurant, S & P Fish Shop, Ali @ Adele's Café, local businesses: Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips, Wild Frontier Charters, Sea Swift Charters, Carricklee Charters Ilfracombe, Hele Corn Mill Tearoom, Ilfracombe Market, Hockings Ice Cream Van
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Nearby attractions of Rapparee Cove

Ilfracombe Harbour

Public Art: Verity

Active Escape

Ilfracombe Skatepark

The Ilfracombe Aquarium

Chapel of St Nicholas

Coastal Adventures Ltd

Magenta Fine Art

Hele Beach

Ilfracombe Art And Craft Society

Ilfracombe Harbour

Ilfracombe Harbour

4.6

(4.2K)

Open 24 hours
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Public Art: Verity

Public Art: Verity

4.3

(185)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Active Escape

Active Escape

4.9

(62)

Closed
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Ilfracombe Skatepark

Ilfracombe Skatepark

4.7

(11)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Rapparee Cove

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

The Thatched Inn

Larkstone Cafe Bar

The Dolphin Restaurant & Takeaway Ilfracombe

The Smugglers Restaurant

Larkstone Diner

Lynbay

Royal Britannia Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

S & P Fish Shop

Ali @ Adele's Café

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

4.5

(178)

Closed
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The Thatched Inn

The Thatched Inn

4.5

(376)

Closed
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Larkstone Cafe Bar

Larkstone Cafe Bar

4.5

(36)

Open until 12:00 AM
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The Dolphin Restaurant & Takeaway Ilfracombe

The Dolphin Restaurant & Takeaway Ilfracombe

4.0

(499)

Closed
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Nearby local services of Rapparee Cove

Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips

Wild Frontier Charters

Sea Swift Charters

Carricklee Charters Ilfracombe

Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

Ilfracombe Market

Hockings Ice Cream Van

Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips

Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips

4.1

(33)

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Wild Frontier Charters

Wild Frontier Charters

4.6

(40)

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Sea Swift Charters

Sea Swift Charters

4.7

(16)

Click for details
Carricklee Charters Ilfracombe

Carricklee Charters Ilfracombe

5.0

(8)

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Matt PochinMatt Pochin
Excellent spot for swimming in a sheltered cove. Beach and stepped entry to the water.
Sammi JaiSammi Jai
Such a lovely little cove. Plenty of rocks to climb and rock pools to explore.
Trish ParsonsTrish Parsons
Historic place. Worth a visit for a different view of Ilfracombe Harbour.
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4.6
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4.0
6y

A small sandy beach, access is by a flight of stairs leading from the coastal path above. Good views of the harbour and Verity the Damian Hurst statue on the pier. Good beach for swimming as it shelves gently. No toilet facilities and no lifeguard and only a shelter if the weather changes...

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3.0
2y

Beautiful place absolutely ruined by gangs of teenagers hanging around there making you feel very uncomfortable. Do not go alone. If the council actually paid it some attention it would be a...

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5.0
4y

Excellent spot for swimming in a sheltered cove. Beach and stepped entry...

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