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A few facts about Ilfracombe

  • Ilfracombe has a population of about 11,000.
  • It's part of England.
  • It's about 173 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Swansea, about 29 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Barnstaple (9 miles), Bideford (14 miles) and Bridgend (31 miles).

First-date ideas for Ilfracombe

Everyone in Ilfracombe knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Ilfracombe

Who can I meet near Ilfracombe?

Within 30 miles of Ilfracombe there are 11 towns and cities — Swansea, Barnstaple and Bideford among them — with more than 440,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Ilfracombe?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ilfracombe and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Ilfracombe real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Ilfracombe?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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