Beyond the buildings, the north end of Oddicombe beach is closed due to the risk of rocks falling from the unstable cliff face.
Brixham College School Buses
Our statement regarding the withdrawal of Brixham College School Buses.
Oddicombe Beach
Find out about this beach including water quality, facilities, awards, safety and supervision.
Route to beach
- From the street parking you walk down a very steep windy road to the beach.
- To access the beach there are revetments (over-sized steps built to absorb waves)
- There are also steps and a slope to the beach.
- Approx distance from on street parking – 300m
Beach Standards
- This beach has been classified as ExcellenT under the English Riviera Beach Standard.
Check current water quality
- View bathing water quality information on the Torbay Harbour website, including four years of results and links to the Environment Agency for the latest updates.
Toilets and facilities
Facilities
Café, chalet and beach hut sites, deckchair hire, beach shower and boat and pedalo hire.
This beach is being managed by us with help from Three Degrees West. If you encounter a problem with the beach operation please contact either Three Degrees West or our Beaches and Coastline Team.
Transport and parking
Parking
Free on street parking / various pay and display car parks nearby at the top of the road. Very limited out of season parking down at the beach. Closest car parks are Princes Street and St Marychurch. Parking some distance away.
Dogs
Banned from beach 1 May to 30 September. There is a dog exercise area on Babbacombe Beach.Disabled access
Access
Limited - access is via a steep foot path or via the easier Cliff Railway, where a gentle slope leads to a level promenade above the beach. Access via the steps on to the beach is not easy. There is also a disabled drop off point.Facilities
Seasonal disabled toilet facilities.
AddressOddicombe Beach Hill, Torquay, TQ1 3LF
Contact Beaches
- Email: harbour.authority@torbay.gov.uk
- Tel: 01803 208443