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Babbacombe Walks Oscar Wilde fell in love with it
Oscar Wilde stayed in 'Babbacombe Cliff' on Beach Street, near the theatre - look out for the blue plaque.
 | Oscar Wilde referred to his stay as one of the happiest times in his life. |
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A combe is a fertile valley with steep sides.
Walk 1
| Walk 1 Easy (1.2 miles) | Time:30 mins |  |
 Oddicombe Beach |  Tap map for larger version | ||
 | Babbacombe Cliff Railway Oscar Wilde stayed at Babbacombe Cliffe Fore Street shops | ||
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An easy walk involving no climbs or steep descent but taking you to a wide space with splendid views of the coast line , even up to Dorset. In the 19th century part of this area (Wallshill) was used as a rifle range. Remnants of an old camp can be seen as well. | |||
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| Walks near Babbacombe: | |
| Torquay | |
.jpg) | Great easy circular walks exploring Torquay's magnificent coast line , harbour and Tor Abbey |
| Maidencombe | |
.jpg) | This idyllic village with its famous pub attracts many tourists . |
| Stokeinteignhead | |
 | This idyllic village with its famous pub attracts many tourists . |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 Oddicombe Beach (3.9 miles) | Time:1h 40 mins |  |
 Small Harbour |  Tap map for larger version | ||
If you want to see Babbacombe in all its glory, this walk is a must! However, it includes numerous steps and descents and is not suitable for anyone unfit or with knee problems. The walk starts at Babbacombe Road and takes you via various small parks to the famous olde shops at Fore Street. Soon you will be joining the Coastal Footpath to Oddicombe Beach and the Babbacombe Cliff Railway. Continue along a magnificent stretch of the coast. It looks as if the path leads into the sea but it climbs safely to a higher level and then using bridges you arrive at a small harbour and  the Cary Arms.From here, the route climbs to the welcoming space of Walls Hill with breathtaking views of the coast. Free but limited:Cary Avenue area | |||
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