Paignton - Preston Sands Beach
Torbay, Torbay
A very popular stretch of beach to the north of Paignton sands. lined with colourful beach huts.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
ToiletsRefreshments
Beach shop
Deck chair hire
Beach-chalet hire
Telephone
Activities
SwimmingWatersports
Parking
Limited parkingWater Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoDogs
Dogs are banned from the beach.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachQuality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: TorbayCounty: Torbay
Latitude/Longitude: 50.4448, -3.55446
Postcode: TQ3 2NU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
the beach is signposted from the centre of PaigntonPublic Transport
There is a train station nearby and local bus services.Nearest Railway Stations
Paignton (About a mile away)Torquay (About a mile and a half away)
Torre (Approx. 2 miles away)
Totnes (Approx. 6 miles away)
Newton Abbot (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
paignton.tic@torbay.gov.uk Paignton TIC The Esplanade Paignton TQ4 6BN Tel: 01803 558383See the Environment Agency report for this beach