Clovelly, in North Devon, is famous for its cobbled, traffic-free streets, donkeys, sledges and historic harbour. The fishing village is built into a cleft in a 400 foot high cliff, where whitewashed and flower covered cottages line the streets down to the tiny working port.

Shilley Pool is one of our favourite wild swimming spots and a locals’ secret. A moderate uphill moorland walk leads you to a pool of water and huge, flat slabs of rock, perfect as water slides- or for sunbathing if you’d rather keep dry. Just don’t tell everyone about it!