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

Natural Beach standard award 2026

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