Mountains & hills · South West England
Tor Bay
In or near Marldon.
Tor Bay — bay on the south-east coast of the county of Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tor Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on the south-east coast of the county of Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.4333°, -3.5000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tor Bay (sometimes written as Torbay) is a bay on the south-east coast of the county of Devon, England. Facing east into the English Channel, it is about 4.5 mi (7.2 km) wide from north to south. The settlements of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, which lie along its coastline, are known collectively as Torbay.
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Background
History
Because it is sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds, Tor Bay has long been one of the safest refuges for shipping between Land's End and the Isle of Wight. In the mid-17th century, the bay was occasionally used by the naval fleet as an anchorage and as a gathering place for convoys. These uses were greatly expanded during the wars with France up to 1815, though the bay's exposure to easterly winds caused a number of near disasters when the wind changed direction unexpectedly. On 5 November 1688 William of Orange landed at Brixham, starting the Glorious Revolution. During the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions on the cruise industry led to Tor Bay being used as a layup location to…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4333, -3.5000
- Address
- South-east coast of Devon, England
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16901849 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tor Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: King's Barton area, Thatcher Rock and Ilsham, Torquay across Torbay - geograph.org.uk - 1047422.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Piers · 3.3 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tor Bay?
- Tor Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Tor Bay?
- Tor Bay — bay on the south-east coast of the county of Devon, England.
- How do I get to Tor Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 4.3 km away. The nearest town is Marldon. Its coordinates are 50.4333°, -3.5000°.
- Is Tor Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Tor Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tor Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 4.3 km away.