This beach is usually fairly quite mainly due to the steps and it’s a little hidden from view. Consisting of sand, shingle and rocks, at low tide there are some great rock pools and rock hopping to be found. The local steam train can be seen as you cross the bridge to access the beach and it also runs along the back of the beach.
The South West Coastal Footpath runs past which is ideal for walks to Broadsands and the idyllic little Elberry Cove or follow the path north towards Paignton and Goodrington and around the beautiful bay.
Overlooking Saltern Cove is Sugarloaf Hill which offers some stunning coastal views.
Saltern Cove is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is on the coast of Torbay, south of Paignton, Devon, UK. It is one of the coves which make up the local area known as “Three Beaches” the others being Oyster cove and Shell Cove.
- Saltern Cove is Britain’s only designated underwater Local Nature Reserve, uniquely this nature reserve extends underwater to a point of 376 metres beyond the low water mark.
- The South West Coastal Path runs past the beach.
- As Saltern Cove lies between the major tourist beaches at Goodrington and Broadsands, there is continual disruption to the site due to rock pooling and collecting. It is believed that the diversity of the site’s fauna has decreased over the last 25 years.
- Strong winds
- Tidal cut-off
- Unstable Cliffs
- BBQ
- Picnic
- Rock Pooling
- Sunbathe
- Swim
There are no facilities, so bring a picnic or bbq. Just remember to clean up after yourself. There are shops, café and takeaways on nearby Dartmouth Road.
Accessed via set of steps from the coast path above.
- Disabled access No access with large steps to get down to the beach.
South West Coast Path, Paignton TQ4 6NJ. The beach is located along the South West Coast Path and is accessed by crossing a stone bridge over the steam train railway, then across the top of the field and down some steep steps.
- Car, For free parking try around Oyster Bend, Horseshoe Bend or The Saddle and use the small walkway where Oyster meets Horseshoe or failing that the car park in the nearby Cliff Park Road car park with 41 spaces.
- Bus, get off the No. 12 at the shops and walk down Barn Road and turn right then left down a small pathway and across the railway bridge.
- Walking, via a field across a stone bridge over the steam railway from the South West coast path.
- Free parking try around Oyster Bend, Horseshoe Bend or The Saddle.
- There are No lifeguards.
- There are No facilities.
- Dogs are welcome all year round.
- Disabled access No access with large steps to get down to the beach.
- Beach type: Shingle and sand with rocks and cliffs.
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