Babbacombe is a delightful small shingle beach set beneath the cliffs at Babbacombe Downs. The promenade on Babbacombe Downs is known as the highest in England and has spectacular views.

An interesting place to explore with rock pools, cliffs and walks. The beach is popular with local families and holiday makers, diving groups and fishing enthusiasts. It is also a favoured haven for weekend sailors.

The picturesque lane down to the beach is very steep, but if you don’t feel like a walk you can always take the Babbacombe Cliff Railway Opens in a new window. Operating since 1926 Babbacombe Cliff Railway is a funicular railway from Babbacombe Downs to Oddicombe Beach.

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Beach Standards

English Riviera Beach Natural Standard

Route to beach

  • From the street parking you walk down a very steep windy road to the beach.  
  • To access the beach there are steps and a slipway from the promenade 
  • Approximate distance from on street parking – 300m

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Toilets and facilities

Toilets

Beach - Seasonal (April to October)
Babbacombe Downs - Seasonal (April to October) 

Facilities

Café

Transport and parking

Parking

Nearest Car Park: Small pay and display car park owned by the Cary Arms Hotel (20 spaces).  

Free on street parking / various pay and display car parks nearby at the top of the road. 

Limited parking close to beach with easy walking. Additional parking is available at Princes Street car park.

Dogs

Allowed all year round.

Disabled access

Access

Limited - the road down is very steep but the promenade at the bottom is level. Wide enough for a wheelchair and but not via the road, it would be very steep going back up to the road.

AddressBeach Road, Torquay TQ1 3LX

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