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Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned microclimate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor sports and leisure.

Swimming

The beautiful English Riviera is paradise to the swimmer with wild swimming popular here. Not only does it have a superb coastline and beautiful beaches but there are also lots of stylish swimming pools from the elegant to the familytastic. Don't miss one of Britain's very coolest pools, Shoalstone Outdoor Pool and Lido in Brixham. It's a 53-metre seawater swimming pool situated in a stunning position on Brixham sea front, one of only a few left in the country (seasonal). Waves Leisure Pool is a wonderfully family-friendly pool in Torquay for year-round fun. Torbay Leisure Centre in Paignton has a 33ft pool plus other activities such as gym and sports. Many of the larger hotels around the Bay offer day passes to non-residents to their pool and spa facilities and Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton not only has waterslides but a 20-metre long swimming pool. Admiral Swimming Pool is a 25ft public swimming pool in Brixham.

Cycling

Devon’s beautiful English Riviera makes a great base for cycling. Torbay Velopark is a 1.5 km closed circuit in Paignton suitable for the whole family and there are plenty of cycle-friendly routes across the resort. Plus, the more adventurous cyclist will be able to head right along the coast and further inland with nearby Haldon Forest and Dartmoor providing excellent off-road cycling. There’s also a BMX track in Paignton.

Tennis

Torquay Tennis Club has superb facilities, was home to a number of former tennis greats and host one of the country’s leading tennis tournaments the Torbay Open, which started in 1887. There are 5 brand new artificial clay courts, 4 artificial grass courts and 3 indoor courts plus a friendly and attractive clubhouse with food and drinks on offer. Non-members are welcome to hire either the outdoor or the indoor courts and can also join Pay and Play coaching sessions held throughout the year.

Cary Park Tennis Club in Babbacombe is a friendly community-based club open all year with 6 all-weather hardcourts; non-members are welcome to hire courts. There are also courts to hire in Torre Abbey Leisure Park in Torquay (10 courts), St Mary’s Park in Brixham (4 free courts open all year), Upton Park in Torquay (1 free court, open all year) and Victoria Park in Paignton (2 free courts, open all year).

Ten Pin Bowling

AMF Bowling in Torquay has a brilliant Ten Pin Bowling Centre with 21 lanes, amusements and food and drink on offer.

Football

Torquay United Football Club is located at Plainmoor in Torquay. They are known as the Gulls and heading to a match here is a real treat for the whole family.

Sailing

Beautiful Torbay is a noted sailing centre and professional Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training is available at Torbay Sea School in Brixham. Dinghy sailing, powerboating and sailing on heritage yachts is also available for visitors.

Golf

There are some wonderfully appointed and highly welcoming golf clubs on Devon’s English Riviera. Torquay Golf Club has a delightful 18-hole parkland course with stunning views over Lyme Bay. Churston Golf Club in Brixham is also a beautiful 18-hole parkland course with amazing coastal views. There are also adventure golf courses (crazy golf) in Torquay and Paignton and a short 18-hole Cayman Golf course in Brixham.

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Football

The nation’s passion for football extends down to the beautiful English Riviera – with our very own Torquay United Football Club.
Rugby

Sport brings people together - whether watching, supporting or playing. So why not enjoy your sporting passion on the beautiful English Riviera?
Golf

There are some wonderfully appointed and highly welcoming golf clubs on Devon’s English Riviera. In Torquay and Brixham there are beautiful 18-hole parkland golf courses, both with stunning views of the coastline and the English Riviera’s warm climate allows you to play golf all year-round. You’ll also find some lovely pitch and putt courses and adventure golf courses for the whole family.
Sea Swimming

The English Riviera is protected by the hills of Dartmoor creating little wind and a mild microclimate.

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The Disabled Sailing Association

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The Disabled Sailing Association is a Torquay- based sailing charity which offers safe and affordable sailing for the disabled. Our aim is to give everybody, no matter their disability, the opportunity to enjoy the experience of sailing around our…

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Torquay Watersports

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MDL Marina, Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

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Torquay Watersports offers various ways to get out on the water and have some fun.
Our award winning vessel Raptor offers a 30 minute high speed trip around the bay and is the ultimate RIB Ride.
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Wetwheels Torbay

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Wetwheels Torbay is a fully accessible boat allowing the English Riviera coastline and UNESCO Geopark to be available to everyone.
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Geopark Coasteering Tour

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Ansteys Cove Torquay, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3TG

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Embark on an exhilarating coasteering adventure along the stunning English Riviera UNESCO Geopark with Reach Outdoors’ expert instructors, who ensure a safe yet thrilling exploration of this dramatic coastline.
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Torbay Alpine Ski Club

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Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JY

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Torquay

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Torquay Alpine Ski Club is the place to learn to ski or snowboard in the English Riviera. Our ski slopes offer a convenient and inexpensive way to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding, or to improve skills and generally prepare to get the most…

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Torbay Velopark

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Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

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Paignton

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The circuit is the only outdoor closed road circuit in Devon and Cornwall and can accommodate amateur and professional cycling and a range of other sporting activities.

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Cary Park Tennis and Putting Green

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Cary Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3QT

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Torquay

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CARY PARK TENNIS CLUB is a small, friendly community-based club set up to encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and play tennis in a safe and welcoming environment. Our club, based at Cary Park on Cary Avenue in Babbacombe, boasts six…

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Guided Geopark Walking Tour: Rock Solid Coasteering

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Maidencombe, Devon, TQ14 9SU

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This guided Geopark walking tour follows sections of the South West Coast Path, offering a relaxed but informative way to explore the landscape. Through storytelling, geology and wildlife observation, participants will uncover the layers of history…

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Diverse Fitness Torbay

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Unit 5 St Marychurch Court, St Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4TY

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TORQUAY

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Torbay's top choice for body transformations!
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