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Walking on the English Riviera

There is no better way of getting to know an area than through the soles of your feet, whether a short stroll or something a little bit more energetic. This approach is certainly true with regard to getting to know the English Riviera and its surrounding area.

The English Riviera, together with its surrounding area is blessed with a wonderful array of landscapes, all within a compact geographical area. Much of the unspoilt coastline is managed by the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust and the thread of the coastal footpath binds together areas of great beauty including Maidencombe, Hope's Nose, Saltern Cove and the nature reserve at Berry Head.

There is a walk for everyone to experience and enjoy, from the energetic young family to perhaps someone who is physically impaired and requires wheelchair-friendly access. The English Riviera Tourist Board has put together a series of 16 beautiful walks in Torbay and the surrounding area, which take in some of the finest viewpoints in the country.

The walks vary depending on difficulty and we have included grades to help. Grade 1 (easy) through to Grade 6 (for the more adventerous).

Examples of these walks are:

• Torquay Harbour to Daddyhole Plain
• Cockington Estate Country Walk
• A Stroll along the Prom
• Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head
• Churston and Broadsands
• Berry Head

The English Riviera is encompased by beautiful countryside, mysterious estuaries, tranquil villages and romantic moorland, all offering a great variety of walking experiences.

To whet your appetite, we have produced a handy guide to many of these walks, which is available by calling 01803 211211 or by popping into one of our Tourist Information Centres.

For more information, why not download a walks podcast about the English Riviera?

Walks on the English Riviera

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Walks on the English Riviera