Beacon Cove Beach
Babbacombe, Torbay
This small pebbled cove adjacent to the harbour and close to the town centre provides some respite from the bustle of a busy resort.
Beach Type
PebbleFacilities
ToiletsFood and refreshments are all available in the town centre
Activities
SwimmingNature and Wildlife
Explore the harbour and the Agatha christie mile.Parking
There is parking for over 500 cars.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned regularly.Dogs
Dogs re not banned however a poop-a-scoop scheme is in operation.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: BabbacombeCounty: Torbay
Latitude/Longitude: 50.4569, -3.52232
Postcode: TQ1 2EP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Follow the signposted route to the harbour car park. From there. the beach is accessible via steps.Public Transport
The town railway station is close-byNearest Railway Stations
Torquay (About a mile away)Torre (About a mile and a half away)
Paignton (Approx. 2 miles away)
Newton Abbot (Approx. 6 miles away)
Teignmouth (Approx. 7 miles away)
Tourist Information
Torquay TIC. Vaughan Parade. Torquay. TQ2 5JG. 01803 297428 torquay.tic@torbay.gov.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach