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Anstey's Cove is a small, rocky beach suitable for fishing, located on the coast path between Torquay and Babbacombe. The beach is set among wooded hills and features limestone cliffs, interesting rock formations, and views across Lyme Bay to the Dorset coast.
The beach is accessed from the coastal path, which offers lovely and quiet sea views. A shop and cafe are available on the beach, providing refreshments for visitors. A steep path leads down to the shingle and rock beach.
Anstey's Cove is known for being a sport climbing hot spot, and kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) are also popular activities here. Dogs are allowed all year round at Anstey's Cove.
Anstey's Cove is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
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| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 7mph | |
The tide at Anstey's Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:00 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:40 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
There is car parking at the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 23 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 23 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 23 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 26 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Wellswood, Torquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX935646
Coordinates: 50°28'18"N 3°30'3"W
Mapcode: GBR QY.8L40
What 3 Words: member.sits.heap
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Torbay
Nearest postcode: TQ1 2QP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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