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Torbay Council
Tor Hill House
Union Street
Torquay
TQ2 5QW
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@torbay.gov.uk
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corbyn head beach

Description:

This lovely little sandy beach lies to the south of Torre Abbey Sands, close to Abbey Meadows. With colourful beach huts and interesting rock pools, this beach is very popular with families.

Aerial view of Corbyn Head

Awards:
  • ENCAMS Seaside Award 2006

Type:
  • Sandy
  • Shingle
Location & Access:

Close to the town centre of Torquay it is an easy walk from some of the main areas of accommodation.  Bus services are available adjacent to the promenade, Bus no 12 Belgrave Road.  There is a pay car park a short distance away.

Disabled:

Access is easy from the road. There is a slipway down to the beach and a short promenade.

Dogs:
  • Banned from beach during summer season.
  • Dog exercise area - Torre Abbey Meadows
Safety:
  • Supervision
  • Life buoys
  • First aid
  • Lost child centre
  • Warning flags
  • Patrol boat
Facilities:
  • Cafe
  • Beach huts
  • Toilets, open summer only
  • Disabled visitors’ facilities
  • Disabled access to beach
  • Deckchair hire
  • Slipway
  • Beach Shower
Nearby Facilities:
  • Bowling
  • Crazy golf
  • Promenade
  • Pier
  • Tennis
  • HiFlyer Balloon
Seaside Activities:Rock pooling
Wet Weather Facilities:
  • Amusement arcade - in Town Centre
  • Leisure Centre - 5 minutes walk away
Car Park:
  • Pay
  • Over 5 minutes walk
  • Disabled visitors’ spaces
Surrounding Area:
  • Town
  • Harbour
  • Shop
  • Historic




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