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Fairy Cove
Find out about this beach including water quality, facilities, awards, safety and supervision.
Route to beach
- On the top level of the car park go towards the beach and down some steps
- Walk through a small public garden
- Walk down approx. 50 steps to the cove.
- From the Harbour walk towards the sea and bear right.
- Walk down approx. 19 steps to the cove
Beach Standards
- This beach is classified as a Natural beach 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
Toilets
None available. The nearest public toilets are at Paignton Harbour.
Facilities
None.
Transport and parking
Parking
Parking is close by at Roundham.
Dogs
Allowed all year round.Disabled access
Access
Difficult - it can be accessed via a set of steps from the gardens on Roundham Head or a set of steps over the wall of the harbour near the Harbour Master’s Office. Not suitable for wheelchairs
AddressThe Harbour, Paignton, TQ4 6DT
Contact Beaches
- Email: harbour.authority@torbay.gov.uk
- Tel: 01803 208443