Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Paignton Sands, a long sandy beach in the middle of the Torbay English Riviera that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Its calm, shallow waters are great for paddling, getting out onto the water, or just relaxing and watch the world go by.
Update: 15th June 2020
- Added low tide images at Redcliff end and under the pier.
Paignton Sands is probably Torbay’s most popular beach with its stunning red sands, when together with Preston Beach as the tide recedes they form the largest stretch of beach in Torbay that’s a mile long. Dogs are banned on the sand during the summer months, which helps make it more child and pic-nic friendly. In the middle of the beach sits the famous Paignton Pier, with lots of amusements arcade machines, bouncy castle and food outlets. There’s the GeoPark which is just a stones throw behind the beach if the kids get bored of making sandcastles, Paignton Green which a perfect spot for a game of football or cricket and in the summer there are a number of events staged here and for you bigger kids there is a choice of pubs to enjoy a nice cold beer. If you’re an early riser it’s also the perfect place to watch the sunrise.
- The beach is completely covered at high tide.
It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 800 metres wide, backed by a large town green. The South West coast Path runs past the beach.
- Water quality is Good.
- Beware of the tide, the beach is completely covered at high tide.
- Dogs are banned during the summer.
- Beach Managers
- Toilets open all year
- Disabled visitor facilities
- Disabled access to beach
- Good Beach Guide.
- Seaside Award.
Strong winds
Surfers
Tidal cut-off
There’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from luxury hotels to charming Bed & Breakfasts and quality self catering establishments.
- 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.
- Hostel. There are no hostels in Paignton.
- Camping, Hire a static caravan or bring your own camper or tent for as little as £11 a night at Widdicombe Farm Touring Park, Widend Touring Park, Whitehill Country Park, Beverley Holidays or Waterside Holiday Park.
- 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, Again there are many from the budget Travelodge, Premier Inn and then the luxury hotels like Redcliff and Palace. Prices start from £40 – £150 a night.
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There are a few kiosks on the Esplanade itself serving Fish & Chips, burger, ice creams as well as a plethora of local pubs and restaurants to choose from:
- The Boathouse
- CupCake Cafe (Not just cupcakes, high teas and breakfast to)
- Harvester
- Henry’s Bar (Great beer selection & generous good food)
- Hyde Dendy
- Inn On The Green
- Pic-nic
- Scoffs (Quick bite, Fish & Chips)
- Shoreline
- Spinning Wheel (Traditional pub, great atmosphere day & night)
- Tip: Shoreline have a bottle opener on the bannister at the bottom of the stairs.
Access is easy with a slope to the beach at both ends and numerous steps down. A disabled beach wheelchair is available to hire.
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled access to the beach
- Disabled toilets
- Easy access from main roads/good public transport links
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitor
Paignton Sands Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6AG.
- Bus, No. All services to Paignton Bus Station, then an easy short 5 minute walk.
- Car, The main Victoria car park (TQ4 6PE) is a short walk away and there are disabled visitors spaces (charges apply), there is also metered on street parking available. Free parking is a bit of a walk away from the beach. I would suggest driving towards Paignton harbour and finding a parking place in or around St. Andrews Road (postcode TQ4 6HA) which is about 5 to 10 minute walk away.
- Ferry, from Paignton Harbour there are a few to choose from, but for just £2 and 20 minutes you can travel between the 3 Torbay towns. Check out We Ferry or PPC.
- Train, if you are travelling in a group of 3 or more ask for group save discount. An easy short 5 minute walk from the station.
- Walking, Easy flat pavements or paths from all directions with the South West Coastal Path running along past the beach.
- The beach is completely covered at high tide.
- Dog Ban during summer 1st May to 30th September. However, they are welcome on the green behind the beach.
- Beach Managers, Supervision, Warning flags, Life buoys, First aid, Lost child centre and Patrol boat
- Beware of the tide, the beach is completely covered at high tide.
- Beware of Strong winds.
- Be aware of the seagulls if your outside with food.
- Type: sandy
- Access: easy
- Water Quality: Good.
- Beach cleaned mechanically and manually daily in summer. Litter picked weekly in winter.
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Originally posted on 22 June 2017 @ 14:00
