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

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Refreshments
Beach shop
Deck chair hire
Beach-chalet hire
Telephone

Activities

Swimming
Watersports

Parking

Limited parking

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Torbay
County: 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 Paignton

Public 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 558383

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Torbay

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