Things To Do in South Devon
Watcombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon
Wonderful arc of sand and rock below high cliffs and woodland Watcombe Beach is a wonderful arc of sand and rock. It sits below high cliffs in a heavily wooded section of the South Devon coast. There's a cafe/bar and seating area above the beach. You'll also find public loos on site. Whilst...
Babbacombe South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon
The South West Coast Path at Babbacombe The coastal walking around Babbacombe is superb. Head east and south and you're on a relatively short section of coast path from Babbacombe to Torquay that's up there with the best on the South West Coast Path for a populated area. Walk north of Babbacombe...
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....
Torbay/Tor Bay, Torquay, South Devon
One of the UK's great holiday destinations Torbay, or Torbados as the locals call it, is a glorious semicircle of coastline running from Hope's Nose in the north down to Berry Head in the south. When the sun's out, it can be spectacular. It's also packed with visitor attractions and lined with su...
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, South Devon
Model village close to the coast at Babbacombe in the The English Riviera This is one of South Devon's most popular family attractions. 'Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future' (Babbacombe Model Village wesbite). P...
Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, South Devon
Funicular railway at Babbacombe Funicular railway running between Babbacombe Downs and Gardens and Oddicombe Beach. Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been operating since 1926. Location of Babbacombe Cliff Railway We've positioned Babbacombe Cliff Railway...
Babbacombe Downs and Gardens, Torquay, South Devon
Exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines Area above the cliffs at Babbacombe offering quite exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines. On a clear day, you'll see Teignmouth and Exmouth. Beneath the cliffs are Babbacombe Beach and Harbour and Oddicombe Beach. Passeng...
Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon
Stunning beach in the north section of the The English Riviera Oddicombe Beach is in a stunning location on an arc of coastline running from Petit Tor Point around to the harbour wall by The Cary Arms. Oddicombe Beach is on the west side of this arc of coastline. Babbacombe Beach and Harbour...
Babbacombe Beach and Harbour, Torquay, South Devon
One of a number of top beach locations within The English Riviera Babbacombe Beach is a rock, pebble and sand beach beneath Babbacombe Downs and Gardens. It's situated across the water from Oddicombe Beach within Babbacombe Bay. The harbour wall of Babbicombe Harbour sits below The Cary A...
Cary Arms & Spa, Torquay, South Devon
One of the best pub locations in the Westcountry The setting is glorious. Sat above Babbacombe Beach and Harbour, looking across the water to Oddicombe Beach and Babbacombe Cliff Railway, this is one of the best pub locations in the Westcountry. Highly recommended if you want to combine a pub lun...
Anstey's Cove (Beach), Torquay, South Devon
Small beach set beneath dramatic cliffs on The English Riviera There's a large car park above the cove and a steep path takes you down to the beach where you'll find a cafe, seating and viewing area. Owing to rockfall, part of the cove is closed to the public. We'd recommend heading north...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
Kents Cavern, Torquay, South Devon
'The oldest Ancient Monument in Britain' Torquay is an impressive, popular holiday destination in the north section of Tor Bay. On its fringe, above a beautiful valley, is an amazing show cave called Kents Cavern. According to information boards within Kents Cavern, 'the caves are so important th...
Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, South Devon
Splendid beach to the east of Torquay Marina within The English Riviera Meadfoot is a splendid beach providing great views across Tor Bay and up to Thatcher Rock. There's a cafe and toilets behind the beach. Whilst there's plenty of local parking, we'd recommend walking in on the ...