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Beaches · South West England

Babbacombe Beach

In or near Kingskerswell.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly★ 4.5 · 1,261 Google reviews

Babbacombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Babbacombe Beach, beaches in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Torre · 2.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Babbacombe Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torbay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Torre, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area TQ1.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Babbacombe Cliffs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Babbacombe Beach is located in South-West England within the Torbay area. It is part of the Babbacombe Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), known for its distinctive geological features and biodiversity. The beach offers a scenic coastal environment suitable for various recreational activities.

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Coordinates
50.4793, -3.5097
District
Torbay
Parish
Torbay, unparished area
Postcode
TQ1 3LX
Parliamentary constituency
Torbay
Nearest railway station
Torre — 2.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Babbacombe Beach?
Babbacombe Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ1 3LX), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
What is Babbacombe Beach?
Babbacombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Babbacombe Beach?
The nearest railway station is Torre, about 2.7 km away. The nearest town is Kingskerswell. Drivers can use postcode TQ1 3LX.
Is Babbacombe Beach a protected site?
Yes — Babbacombe Beach is part of the Babbacombe Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Babbacombe Beach free to visit?
Yes, Babbacombe Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Babbacombe Beach?
The nearest railway station is Torre, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ1 3LX.