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Description:

Elberry Cove is a pretty shingle beach with beautiful clear water reached by foot path from Broadsands.  This is a beautiful beach in an idyllic rural setting. Consisting mainly of shingle it is very popular with water ski boats.  The romantic ruins of Lord Churston’s bath house can be seen adjacent to the beach.

Aerial view of Elberry Cove

Awards:
  • Marine conservation Society Recommended Beach 2007

Type:
  • Rocky
  • Shingle
Location & Access:

The nearest town is Paignton.  Local bus route is on the main road, 30 minutes walk away.  No.12.

Very large car parks serve Broadsands beach and provide access to the extensive coastal walks in the area and the scenic path towards Elberry Cove.

Disabled:Not easy with a long uneven path steps and shingle beach.
Dogs:

Allowed

Safety:

Lifebuoys

Facilities:
  • No toilets
  • Water ski lane
  • Pitch and putt golf
Car Park:
  • Pay
  • Disabled visitors’ spaces
  • Open countryside

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