Best Torquay Walks

The quay, it is believed, was built by monks who lived in a monastery near a Tor (craggy peak) - see Torre Abbey below.

• After the battle of Waterloo Napoleon on his way to Elba became an unexpected tourist attraction when people hired boats to see him basking on HMS Bellerophon!

Walk 1Torquay Harbour Trail (1.4 miles)

 Difficulty:

Start :Harbour, Torwood Street

Torquay Harbour has almost 1,000 berths for boats and offers access to some of the best facilities in the Southwest.

It is also a commercial port that hosts various maritime events throughout the year.

The harbour is surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars, and is close to other attractions such as Beacon Cove and Torquay Marina .

Torquay Pay & Display

Map of Walk 1

Walk 2Views of Torbay (2.3 miles)

Difficulty:

Start :Torquay Harbour, Torwood St

The Walk

AThe walk starts at Torquay Harbour.
Walk up Tor street for 100m then turn right into Parkhill Road.Turn 2nd left into Meadford Road.

BAfter Park Court Hotel on right turn left into Hesketh Road. Continue past some steps on either side. The road becomes unpaved and eventually zigzags to Meadford Beach - ignore any tracks on left.

CTurn right and follow the South West Coast Footpath (symbol is an acorn).
There is a cafe at Meadord Beach , but is not directly on your route.

DSoon the path branches left from Daddyhole Road. Part of this stretch can be quite narrow.

EEnjoy extensive views of the bay.
Follow the path back to Torquay harbour.

Tor Abbey Cafe
more cream tea walks

Map of Walk 2

Walks near Torquay
	Babbacombe
	Enjoy a great pub walk to the Babbacombe Cliff Railway,Oddicombe Beach and theCary Armsoverlooking the harbour & bay.
	Cockington
	Two pleasant walks through this most enchanting village, known for its gift shops, craft centre, tea gardens and Drum Inn,designed by Lutyens.
	Brixham
	A thriving fish market town with a picturesque harbour provides a popular centre for exploring a beautiful coastline with extensive views of Tor Bay.
	Paignton
	This delightful walk takes you past Paignton's pier and its charming harbour.
	Maidencombe
	This idyllic village with its famous pub attracts many tourists .
	Greenway
	The tranquility and beauty of this estate gave Agatha Christie the inspiration for many a plot. Two varied and most scenic walks.

Walk 3Kent's Cavern & East Coast (3 miles)

Difficulty:

Some sections along the coast include some climbs and descents.

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Start :Car Park bottom of Ilsham Road

walk 1 & 3 map

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	Bottom of Ilsham Road

Map of Walk 3

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Walk 4to Cockington (1.9 miles)

Difficulty:

Start :Torquay Harbour or Cockington

Combine this with one of theCockingtonwalks, enjoy some tea in the gardens and return refreshed to Torquay!

Beacon Quay Long Stay

An interesting 'culture' walk

Map of Walk 4

Walk 5Torre Abbey (1.1 miles x 2 )

Difficulty:

Start :Harbour, Torwood Street

The abbey was built near a Saxon hamlet .
The monks established the first quay.

Lots of cafe's en route and at destination!

	Torquay Pay & Display

Map of Walk 5