Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Torre Abbey Sands, together with Corbyn Head Beach is Torquay’s most popular main beach.
Update: 11th June 2020
- Added wishing well 360 image and standard images of beach info
This beach with its stunning sands, views, sunshine together with Corbyn Head Beach make up the main beach for Torquay. Popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals. It’s a favourite for families with lots to do not only on the beach but also across the road there’s the Abbey itself with surrounding activities. One downside though is the beach is usually completely covered at high tide, so you’ll have to be aware of the incoming tide.
It is close to the town centre of Torquay which is an easy walk and you can do the Agatha Christie Mile as you go. Very often while the tide is out, near the road bridge you can find the famous sandman creating one of his amazing artworks in the sand.
Torre Abbey sands is located along the seafront between Torquay and Paignton, Devon, UK. Mainly sand, with some rocky sections, the beach is backed by a promenade and a large grassy area known as Torre Abbey Meadows.
- Water quality is Excellent — the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
- Beware of the tide, the beach is completely covered at high tide.
- Dogs are banned during the summer. There is a dog exercise area on Torre Abbey Meadows.
- Beach Managers
- Toilets open all year
- Disabled visitor facilities
- Disabled access to beach
- Blue Flag.
- Good Beach Guide.
- Seaside Award.
Strong currents
Unstable cliffs (Corbyn Head)
Tidal cut off (Corbyn Head)
Slippery surfaces on sea defences
- Airbnb, from £20 a night for a private room, while entire apartments/homes can start from around £40 a night, this would be my recommended option.
- Camping, Torquay Holiday Park.
- Hostel, £19.33 a night Torquay backpackers is your only option. Linen included, free parking and free wi-fi.
- B&B & Guest Houses, There are loads to choose from, probably best to look at the reviews on tripadvisor. Prices start from £40 a night.
- Hotel, There are many from the budget Travelodge, Premier Inn and then the luxury 4* hotels like the Livermead, Grand or Imperial. Prices start from £40 – £150+ a night.
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- Agatha Christie Mile
- Bowling
- Corbyn Beach
- Crazy golf
- Deckchair hire
- Kayaks
- Paddle boards.
- Pedelo’s
- Pier
- Pitch and Putt
- Princess Gardens
- Princess Pier
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
There are lots of places to choose from all within a stone’s throw, but for a full list of places in town head to post Torquay
- Appleby’s
- Beefeater
- Coco
- Costa
- Fish & Chips
- Las Iguanas
- On The Rocks
- Pierre
- Visto Lounge
Access is easy. A disabled beach wheelchair is available from the Beach Manager’s office.
Torre Abbey Sands Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5JE.
- Bus, No. 12 stops in both directions at Torre Abbey on the Torbay Road.
- Car, There are two pay & display car parks, Abbey Park and Shedden Hill are just 5 minutes walk across a road. Free parking is a bit tricky as it gets pretty busy during the summer, but you can try just off Walnut Road (postcode TQ2 6HS) or Croft Road (TQ2 5UA) somewhere, which is not to far away from the beach.
- Walking, Easy flat pavements or paths with the South West Coastal Path running past the beach and part of the Agatha Christie Mile. Starting at Torquay Railway Station, travel along Torquay seafront passing some of the places associated with her life and works. Each location is marked with a unique plaque.
- Dog Ban during summer 1st May to 30th September.
- Supervision, Life buoys, First aid, Lost child centre, Warning flags and Patrol boat.
- The beach is only manned from 1st July – 4th September.
- Beware of the tide, the beach is completely covered at high tide.
- Be aware of the seagulls if your outside with food.
- Type: Sandy
- Water Quality: Excellent, the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest.
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