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Watcombe Beach is a cove situated in Torquay, Devon, UK. The beach is rural and comprises of rocks, sand, and fine red shingle. The terrain is bordered by cliffs and greenery, providing beautiful views of Babbacombe Bay and Watcombe Head.
Currently, the beach is closed due to damaged access steps, and all amenities are unavailable. It is important to note that the cliffs are unstable, and rockfalls may occur anytime. The beach is not supervised by a lifeguard, but lifebuoys are available. Dogs are permitted on the beach throughout the year.
Access to the beach involves a 5-10 minute steep descent through mature woodland, which may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. The beach has toilets, and a café operates from May to September.
There is limited parking available, and visitors must park their vehicles in the paid car park at the end of Moor Lane in Watcombe. There are no bars or restaurants on the beach, but some are located nearby.
Watcombe Beach amenities include toilet.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is beautiful and quiet, providing privacy and great nature watching opportunities. However, the beach is technically closed due to subsidence and the road and path are in extreme disrepair, making it inaccessible to some and forcing visitors to traverse a long, steep hill. Visitors also complain about the lack of facilities and the need for repairs and maintenance.
Latitude: 50.4959329 / Longitude: -3.5155215
Watcombe Beach is located in Torquay. The following map of Watcombe Beach shows the exact location.
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