Reader “Dave” asks what places I’m looking forward to revisiting in the UK, without the pressure of completing the Guide. Well, North Devon for a start, and a first trip to Lundy Island, whose pub might even make the GBG (says Ed). The end of July saw a return to Ilfracombe for an elusive tick… Continue reading “No, you CAN’T just come in & use the loo !”
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LEAVING THE BIG ISSUE IN THE WELLINGTON
Still in Ilfracombe. The Quay was TOO busy; the Old Town deserted. Cheered, I bought Big Issue for £3, Jarvis Cocker making his 317th appearance on the cover of that highly readable paper. For the first time, closed shops and pubs outnumbered the open ones. A shame, as Fore Street is marvellous, and I’m sure… Continue reading LEAVING THE BIG ISSUE IN THE WELLINGTON
ILFRACOMBE TOURIST BOOM
After my Ilfracombe cream tea I walked up Hillsborough, the hard way (straight up, not the zig zag path). It’s not as well-pubbed as the area round the Sheffield Wednesday ground, but it raises the heart rate and the view are better than from the Leppings Lane stand. With its tremendous calf-stretching ascent and wondrous… Continue reading ILFRACOMBE TOURIST BOOM
A CREAM TEA TICK IN ILFRACOMBE
Thursday, 8am. Bideford let you lie in till 10 with the overnight ticket, so I did, before deciding to stay another day, just like in the East 17 Christmas Number 1 (not US). Who wouldn’t like to wake to views like this ? I made myself a coffee and remembered not to spray the campervan… Continue reading A CREAM TEA TICK IN ILFRACOMBE
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