njoy a virtual tour of Hollicombe Beach sheltered below high sandstone cliffs making it a real suntrap and usually quiet compared to beaches around.
Updated: 13th June 2020
- Finally added images taken in summer 2019.
When I was last here in 2017 the morning tide had brought in so much seaweed and the cliff defences were being worked on so the beach wasn’t looking it’s best. Now in 2019 the defences are complete and the seaweed washed away and the beach is looking stunning again. The water quality is excellent and crystal clear for swimming and snorkeling. The cliffs at the back of the beach have undergone some extensive rock armour protection work, with a few piles of rock having been placed to protect the cliff from the winter sea bashing, as you can see from the 2018 winter image.
- Tip: The sands are revealed when the tide is out, at high tide they are covered to the base of the cliffs.
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Hollicombe beach is also known as The Old Gasworks beach by the locals. You will notice today in Hollicombe park the remaining shapes of the disused gas works.
Children will enjoy exploring the many rock-pools which are revealed at low tide. A freshwater stream runs across the beach into the sea which acts as the boundary line for Paignton & Torquay.
- Previously known as Oil Cove on an Old Victorian Ordnance Survey from 1888-1913.
Deep shelving beach
Strong winds
Tidal cut-off
There are no facilities, so bring a picnic or bbq. Just remember to clean up after yourself.
- The nearest toilets are at Preston Beach a 10-minute walk along the coastal footpath.
- If you need supplies there’s a garage on the main Torquay Rd only 5 minutes walk away.
Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon TQ3 2DN. Hollicombe is on the main coastal road and the south west coastal path. To get to the beach go through the park and under the railway bridge.
- By Car, For free parking try around Tarraway Road TQ3 2DU.
- By Bus, the number 12 will stop right next to the entrance to Hollicombe Green.
- Walking, located on the south west coastal path, it’s easily accessed from both Paignton, Torquay and is in easy walking distance from nearby Preston.
- The sands are revealed when the tide is out, at high tide they are covered to the base of the cliffs.
- For free parking try Tarraway Road.
- Disabled access to beach via a slipway.
- There are life buoys, but No lifeguards.
- Potential tidal cut-off, strong winds and some deep shelving.
- Dogs not allowed 1st May until 30th September.
- The nearest toilets are at Preston Beach a 10-minute walk along the coastal footpath.
- If you need supplies there’s a garage on the main Torquay Rd only 5 minutes walk away.
- The slipway gives easy access to the beach, but can be slippery at times.
- Beach type: Sand with rocks and cliffs.
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