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Tor Hill House
Union Street
Torquay
TQ2 5QW
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watcombe beach

Description:

Operated under licence by Cafe owner.

The beautiful sandy beach of Watcombe is an idyllic spot surrounded by cliffs and wooded hillsides.  The steep path that leads down to the beach passes through mature woodland and opens out to reveal a small cove, with spectacular scenery.

Aerial view of Watcombe Beach

Awards:
  • ENCAMS Seaside Award 2006

Type:
  • Sandy
  • Cliffs
  • Restricted access via very steep path
Location & Access:

Nearest Town is Torquay.  Watcombe is on the main Bus route to Teignmouth Bus No. 85

Access is down a steep footpath from the car park to the café and beach.

Disabled:

Difficult, the path from the car park is very steep.

Dogs:

Allowed

Safety:

Lifebuoys

Facilities:
  • Cafe
  • Toilets open during the summer season.
  • Difficult disabled access to beach
  • Promenade
Car Park:

Pay, over 5 minutes walk

Surrounding Area:
  • Village
  • historic
  • Open countryside

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