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Beacon Cove is situated adjacent to Torquay Harbour and close to the town centre, making it an easily accessible destination. The cove is approximately 500 metres wide and is characterised by a shingle beach.
A short walk from Torquay harbourside, Beacon Cove offers a sheltered and less crowded alternative to Torquay's main beach. The cove is equipped with beach huts for hire along the promenade, and the water is suitable for swimming.
Dog owners are permitted to bring their pets to the north of the beach, but access is restricted to the south of the beach between designated signs. Visitors can relax and enjoy the sea views, making it a popular spot for those seeking a quieter beach experience.
In the vicinity, visitors can also explore Meadfoot Beach, a rocky beach that is generally quieter than neighbouring Torre Abbey and Babbacombe.
Beacon Cove is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 30% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 12mph | |
The tide at Beacon Cove is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:58 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:39 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking at the harbour and more spaces in nearby car parks.
Dogs are allowed
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 22 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 24 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
Location: Torquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX919630
Coordinates: 50°27'26"N 3°31'25"W
Mapcode: GBR QX.3L91
What 3 Words: ever.copy.milky
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 2EP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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