Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Disabled access
Beach wheelchair available
Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Restaurant
Deckchair/sunbed hire
Beach shop

Activities

There is a water park
Good rock Pools to explore at low tide

Nature and Wildlife

The town of Paignton. The harbour and marine centre are all within walking distance.

Parking

Parking available.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on North Sands but banned on South Sands.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Torbay
County: Torbay
Latitude/Longitude: 50.4234, -3.55785
Postcode: TQ4 6LN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Access is off the A379 just south of Paignton.

Public Transport

Either the number 4 or 118 bus from Torbay.

Nearest Railway Stations

Paignton (Less than half a mile away)
Torquay (Approx. 3 miles away)
Torre (Approx. 3 miles away)
Totnes (Approx. 6 miles away)
Newton Abbot (Approx. 8 miles away)

Tourist Information

paignton.tic@torbay.gov.uk Paignton TIC The Esplanade Paignton TQ4 6BN Tel: 01803 558383

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Torbay