The beautiful sandy beach of Watcombe is an idyllic spot surrounded by cliffs and wooded hillsides.
There is a steep path that leads down to the beach which passes through mature woodland and opens out to reveal a small cove, with spectacular scenery.
Watcombe beach is just a few miles north of Babbacombe and well within reach of Torquay Town.
Check current water quality
- Find the latest bathing water results for Watcombe Beach on the Environment Agency website
Beach Standards
- This beach is classified as a Natural beach under the English Riviera Beach Standard.
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.
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