Peaked Tor is a tiny pebbly cove down a set of over 150 steps from the South West Coast Path behind the Imperial Hotel. In the late 19th century this beach was designated as a 'gentleman’s bathing cove'.
At the top of the steps above the beach is an old wartime Mine Watcher’s post from where mines protecting Torquay Harbour would have been remotely detonated. The old pill box now provides a secure roost for a local colony of Horseshoe Bats.
Beach Standards
- This beach is classified as a Natural beach under the English Riviera Beach Standard.
Route to beach
- There is a steep path and 115 steps down to the cove.
- Distance from SWCP approx. 150m
Use Google Maps Street View to see Peaked Tor Cove.
Toilets and facilities
Toilets
None available.
Facilities
None.
Transport and parking
Parking
No parking nearby. Peaked Tor Cove is on the South West Coast Path
Dogs
Allowed all year round.Disabled access
Access
Difficult - steep slope and steps. Not suitable for wheelchairs
AddressDaddyhole Road, Torquay, TQ1 2EF
Contact Beaches
- Email: harbour.authority@torbay.gov.uk
- Tel: 01803 208443