Route to beach
- Follow a wide and very steep path down to the beach. Nearer the end there are 83 steps to go down.
- Once on the promenade there are steps and a slope down to the beach
- Approx distance from the car park: 500m
Use Google Maps Street View to see Watcombe Beach.
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.
Transport and parking
Parking
Watcombe car park – large free car park Parking some distance away.
Dogs
Allowed all year round.Disabled access
Access
Difficult - the path from the car park to the café and beach is very steep. Not suitable for wheelchairs
AddressWatcombe Beach Road, Torquay, TQ1 4SH
Contact Beaches
- Email: harbour.authority@torbay.gov.uk
- Tel: 01803 208443