Local Beaches

Beaches in Brixham.

Brixham is at the far end of Torbay and is in the lee of Berry Head. This combined with the famous Brixham Breakwater ensures that Brixham is a sheltered port and a natural shelter.

The beaches are not as extensive as the rest of Torbay, but for some visitors this can be considered a good thing. The beaches are found in coves, are more secluded, less prone to overcrowding on busy periods and have more of a rocky coastline to explore.

Brixham also has the only outdoor seapool in the bay! Rockpools, fishing and a quiet time can all be enjoyed by taking those extra few minutes to get to the beach.

However within 2 miles or Brixham can be found Broadsands which is one of the most extensive gently sloping beaches in the Bay, with lots of parking and all facilities. This beach can be reached by a short car journey or, by a walk along the South West coastal path.

This also takes in Churston & Elberry cove and Broadsands headland and makes a great day out for the active! Further south around Berry Head, the beaches of the South Hams beckon, Man Sands, beautiful Blackpool sands and magnificent Slapton sands, all worth a visit.

Shoalstone Beach.

Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Easy, to rear of the breakwater, gently shelving. Difficult disabled access
Bus No - 17 Shoalstone Beach
Facilities - Limited parking, no dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments. This open air sea pool also has lifeguards.

Breakwater Beach.

Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Easy, to rear of the breakwater, gently shelving. Difficult disabled
Bus No - 17 Breakwater
Facilities - Limited parking, no dogs allowed, swimming, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments, toilets nearby. Open air sea pool nearby (Shoalstone) plus rockpools. Blue Flag.

St. Mary's Bay.

Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Moderate, down steps The beach is found to the SW of Berry Head
Bus No - 17 (St Marys Bay Holiday Camp)
Facilities - Parking, 400M away at Sharkham point car park. No dogs allowed. Disabled access may be difficult.

Fishcombe.

Type - Sand / Shingle
Access - Easy, to rear of the breakwater, gently shelving.
Bus No - 17 Devon Cottage
Facilities - Limited parking. Café/Refreshments and deckchair hire. William of Orange landed his army in this secluded cove, 15 th November 1668.

Churston Cove.

Type - Sand / Shingle
Access -Moderate
Bus No - (17 Devon Cottage)
Facilities - Limited

Elberry Cove.

Type - Shingle. A pretty and popular water skier's beach, off the coastal path.
Access -Moderate
Bus No - 118 Broadsands Park Road
Facilities - Parking ½ mile away (Broadsands) Live saving equipment, all else limited.

Broadsands Beach.

Type - Sand, gently shelving, excellent family beach
Access - Moderate
Bus No - 118 Broadsands Park Road
Facilities - Extensive Parking. No dogs allowed, swimming safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments.