Shell Cove in 360º - Ash Blagdon 360º Photography

Shell Cove in 360º

Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Shell Cove a hidden gem tucked away behind Waterside Holiday Park just off the South West Coastal Path.

Location/Facts Potential Hazards History Things To Do Where To Eat & Drink Getting Around Getting There Helpful Tips Weather Water Quality Sunrise & Sunset Tide Times Nearby Destinations

Tucked away behind Waterside Holiday Park is a well-known and often visited headland, but very few people know that hidden through the overgrown grass and hedges in the far left corner of the headland lie some steps that lead you down to a beautiful little tidal cove known unofficially as Waterside Cove. If you climb over the rocks to the other side you will come to Shell Cove.

Not so long ago, many people would come here to climb and jump off what we all called Devil’s Armchair rock. You need to check the tide times as this cove completely disappears at high tide, but at low tide it is a stunning little bay with clear water. There is very little in the way of sand, it’s mainly shingle with a fair few large rocks. It’s highly likely that you will have this hidden gem all to yourself.

The South West Coastal Footpath runs past the entrance 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.

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Location/Facts

Shell Cove 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 Saltern 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.

Potential Hazards

Strong winds
Tidal cut-off
Unstable Cliffs

History

Things To Do

BBQ
Picnic
Rock Pooling
Sunbathe
Swim

Where To Eat & Drink

There are no facilities, so bring a picnic or bbq. Just remember to clean up after yourself. There is a shop and pub at the Waterside holiday park nearby.

Getting Around

Accessed via set of steps from the coast path above and the climbing over rocks to reach the beach.

Disabled access No access with steps to get down to the beach.

Getting There

South West Coast Path, Paignton TQ4 6NS. The beach is located near the South West Coast Path and is accessed walking under a rail bridge and across a field then down some steep steps.

Car, There are a few spaces in the camp, though it’s best to check if it’s still free.
Bus, get off the No. 12 at the Waterside Holiday Camp and walk through the camp down to the coastal path and under the railway bridge.
Walking, via a field under a stone bridge for the steam railway from the South West coast path.