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

Pebble

Facilities

Toilets
Food and refreshments are all available in the town centre

Activities

Swimming

Nature and Wildlife

Explore the harbour and the Agatha christie mile.

Parking

There is parking for over 500 cars.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning 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 Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Babbacombe
County: 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-by

Nearest 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.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Babbacombe

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