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  1. Top 10 Beaches
    The English Riviera really stands apart from other UK destinations because of the incredible beaches that are on offer. Use this guide to explore our Top 10 Beaches.
  2. Top 10 Coastal Walks
    Get closer to nature and explore the Naturally Inspiring English Riviera through walking the coast.
  3. Accessible Beaches
    Find accessible beaches in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham on the English Riviera.
  4. Dog Friendly Beaches
    With 22 miles of coastline, long sandy beaches and hidden coves, there are plenty of places to enjoy the seaside at the English Riviera, but what about your four-legged friend? Use this guide to discover the best places to enjoy a beach dog walk and understand the summer restrictions for dogs on beaches.
  5. England's Seafood Coast
    Named England’s Seafood Coast for good reason, the English Riviera is home to the UK’s finest seafood and the world-famous Brixham Fish Market, where some of the nation’s best chefs source their seafood.
  6. Beach Hut Stays
    Hugging the water’s edge in a sheltered sunny spot, a beach hut stay could be just the magical get-away from-it-all break you need.

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  1. View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

    Telephone

    01803 555729

    Paignton

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?

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    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  2. Slipway to Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Slipway to Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torbay Council, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    With 3.3million visitors every year, the English Riviera is South Devon’s beautiful bay and one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. With over 20 spectacular beaches, clean and calm waters, many of them are easy to access

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    Type:

    Beach

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  3. Bikes parked at Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Bikes parked at Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon
    Ansteys Cove, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3TG

    Telephone

    01803 550022

    Torquay

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Between Torquay and Babbacombe sits Anstey’s Cove. Quiet, peaceful and incredibly beautiful, this small shingle beach is the place to come if you want to escape the crowds.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  4. St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Marys Bay, Brixham, Devon
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Marys Bay, Brixham, Devon
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham
    St Mary's Bay, Brixham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    St Marys Bay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9QF

    Brixham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    St Mary’s Bay is a delightful secluded sandy beach with interesting rock formations and surrounding cliffs, just off the South West Coast Path.

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    Type:

    Beach

  5. Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
    Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

    Telephone

    01803 296052

    Torquay

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Corbyn Sands is one of Torquay’s closest beaches, and lies just south of Torre Abbey Sands. It’s a sand and shingle beach with a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, but still with the convenience of being close to the busy town of Torquay.

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    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer

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  6. Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ3 6LE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Brixham

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Elberry Cove is a romantic impressive shingle beach with beautiful cystal blue clear waters a little gem in English Riveria, which is reached by a footpath from Broadsands beach. This is a beautiful beach in an idyllic rural setting.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  7. Kayakers in the sea, English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6JF

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
    Saltern Cove is one of the SSSI designate site in the English Riviera Geopark and a Local Nature Reserve. Unique in Britain, this nature reserve extends underwater to a point 376 metres below the…

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    Type:

    Beach

  8. Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    In between Paignton and Brixham is Broadsands on the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. With a long sandy beach the whole family can enjoy, you can make sandcastles for a couple of hours and then paddle in the calm sea.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  9. Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Cliff railway, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Cliff railway, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    This is a great beach for all ages! paddling for the young and a variety of watersports for the older and braver! Accessible via a steep road or you could take the amazing Babbabacombe Cliff Railway.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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