Maidencombe beach is a small sandy beach surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and at low tide interesting rock pools are exposed.

The coastal farm land and woodland around the village of Maidencombe has changed very little over time with the thatched cottages and a pub being a picturesque feature of the village. After a short walk from the car park the path opens up over a delightful little cove.

Maidencombe lies just a few miles north of Babbacombe and is well within reach of Torquay Town. There is good access to the coastal paths giving excellent views of the rugged coastline.

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Route to beach

  • From the car park you walk down a slope, past the toilets and down a mixture of 128 steps & a steep slope.  
  • To get to the beach there are large rocks 
  • Approx distance from car park – 250m 

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Toilets and facilities

Toilets

Seasonal (April to Oct).

Facilities

Café /restaurant

Transport and parking

Parking

Parking is some distance away. Nearest car park is the Thatched Tavern Car Park which is pay and display 

Dogs

Allowed all year round.

Disabled access

Access

Difficult - restricted access via a narrow path and set of steep steps which lead down to the café and beach area. Not suitable for wheelchairs

AddressSteep Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, TQ1 4TS

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