Anstey’s Cove sits between Torquay and Babbacombe. This quiet, peaceful and incredibly beautiful, small shingle beach nestles between high cliffs and a thickly wooded hillside. This is great place to come if you want to escape the crowds.
The cove is a perfect base for walks along the coastal paths leading to Hopes Nose, where there are impressive views across the bay and the surrounding area is a wildlife reserve so look out for the wildlife, plants, butterflies and birds.
It’s also a great place to try coasteering Opens in a new window which is an up and coming adventure activity that takes place around the rocky coastline.
- Find the latest bathing water results for Anstey’s Cove on the Environment Agency website
Beach Standards
- This beach has been classified as Quality Standard under the English Riviera Beach Standard.
Route to beach
- From the car park cross the road to the steps, There is a mixture of 100 steps and a steep slope.
- To get to the beach there are approx. 13 steps from the promenade and a slipway
Transport and parking
Parking
Nearest Car Park: Anstey’s Cove large pay and display car park
Disabled access
Access
Yes wide enough for a wheelchair, but not really suitable for wheelchairs as the route back to the car park is very steep.
AddressAnstey's Cove Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JB
Contact Beaches
- Email: harbour.authority@torbay.gov.uk
- Tel: 01803 208443