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Along the 22 miles of English Riviera coastline are 20 beaches and coves.

Some are wide, sandy beaches, others are smaller and more secluded. Many of the beaches hold coveted awards for cleanliness and quality.

Something for Everyone
Linking each of the English Riviera's beaches is the South West Coast Path. Stretching from the south side of Brixham to Maidencombe, this walk around the Bay offers excellent and varied walking with spectacular sea views.

You will find beach cafes and watering holes for the thirsty and a wide variety of flora and fauna for naturalists.

If you like water sports, fishing, boating, or just lazing the day away, the coastline of Torbay has a wide variety on offer.

Maidencombe Beach, Maidencombe
Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Generally easy, but steep in places.
Bus No - 85 (Maidencombe Cross)
Facilities - Ample parking, dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments, deck chair / sun bed hire, public telephone, disabled access, toilets nearby (above beach).

Watcombe Beach, Watcombe
Type - Sand
Access - Moderate, but steep in places
Disabled - Difficult access
Bus No - 85 (Maidencombe Cross)
Facilities - Ample parking, dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments, deck chair / sun bed hire, public telephone, toilets nearby (above beach).

Oddicombe Beach, Babbacombe
Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Moderate (cliff lift)
Disabled - Difficult access
Bus No - 32, 122 (Furrough Cross)
Facilities - Parking - 1/2 mile from beach, dogs banned, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, first aid post, toilets by beach, baby changing facilities, cafe / refreshments, beach shop, deck chair / sun bed hire, public telephone, toilets by beach.

Babbacombe Beach, Babbacombe
Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Moderate
Disabled - moderate access
Popular For - Fishing off breakwater, and for sailing
Bus No - 32, 85, 122 (St Annes Road)
Facilities - Limited parking, dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments, deck chair / sun bed hire, public telephone., toilets by beach.

Ansteys Cove. Torquay
Type - Shingle / Rock
Access - Moderate, but steep in places
Disabled - Moderate access.
Bus No - 32, 122 (Palace Hotel)
Facilities - Parking 1/4 mile from beach, dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets nearby, cafe / refreshments, beach shop, deck chair / sun bed hire, chalet hire, public telephone.

Meadfoot Beach, Torquay
Type - Pebble / Sand
Access - Easy
Disabled - Moderate access.
Bus No - X80 (Hesketh Crescent, Kilmorie end)
Facilities - Ample parking, dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, baby changing facilities, cafe / refreshments, deck chair / sun bed hire, chalet hire, public telephone.

Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
Type - Sand
Access - Easy
Disabled - Easy access.
Bus No - 2, 3, 12, 118 (Belgrave Road)
Facilities - Ample parking, dogs banned, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, first aid post, toilets nearby, cafe / refreshments, deck chair / sun bed hire, public telephone.

Corbyn Head, Torquay
Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Easy
Bus No - 2, 3, 12, 118, 122 (Torquay Rail Station)
Facilities - Parking 1/4 mile from beach, dogs banned, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets nearby, deck chair / sun bed hire, chalet hire, toilets nearby.

Hollicombe Beach, Torquay
Type - Sand
Access - Moderate
Disabled - Moderate access
Bus No - 3, 12, 118, 122 (Hollicombe Gardens)
Facilities - Parking 1 mile from beach, dogs banned, swimming, safe with care, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, toilets nearby.

Paignton Sands, Paignton
Type - Sand
Access - Easy
Disabled - Easy access
Bus No - All services to Paignton Bus Station
Facilities - Ample parking, dogs banned, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, first aid post, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments, restaurant, beach shop, deck chair / sun bed hire, public telephone, toilets by beach.

Goodrington Sands, Goodrington
Type - Sand
Access - Easy
Disabled - Easy access
Bus No - 4, 118 (Torbay Leisure Centre
Facilities - Ample parking, dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments, restaurant, beach shop, deck chair / sun bed hire, toilets by beach.

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