Explore Paignton Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 96 beaches in Devon. You can even take a look at our list of Devon dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Paignton Devon Coast Map

Paignton Devon Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Hollicombe-beach

Hollicombe Beach

Hollicombe beach is set below high sandstone cliffs this sheltered red sand beach is a real sun trap and at low tide rock pools are exposed at both ends. This little bay provides the perfect setting to get away from the hustle and bustle of Torquay. Facilities include street parking, disabled access to beach, slipway and nearest public toilets are at Preston Read more…
Paignton-pier

Paignton pier

Paignton pier opened in June 1879 the pier was financed by Arthur Hyde Dendy, a local Paignton barrister and was designed by George Soudon Bridgman. Nowadays this is a pier for all ages from sitting in the sun people watching to fun rides and ammusements. Read more…
Place to eat

The Isaac Merritt Pub

The Isaac Merritt is a Wetherspoon pub in Paignton, Devon. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Broadsands-beach

Broadsands Beach

Broadsands beach is a beautiful sweep of fine red sands, between rocky headlands. This beach is an ideal beach for families with children, the long promenade is lined with colourful beach huts and gives a level walk to both ends of the beach. This beach is a favoured starting point for coastal walkers. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, food, beach huts, deckchair Read more…
Place to eat

The Talk of the Town Pub

The Talk of the Town is a Wetherspoon pub in Paignton, Devon. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Paignton-Zoo

Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo is a large zoo on 30 hectares (75 acres) on the outskirts of Paignton. The zoo has approximately 300 species that can be seen within natural habitat. Attactions include opportunities to hold and feed animals, minature railway, Monkey heights and Gibbon Island. Read more…
Paignton-Sands-beach

Paignton Sands Beach

Paignton Sands is ideal for families as the beach has a shallow sea ideal for paddling. Behind the sands and the promenade is Paignton Green, a broad sweep of grass that stretches right down to the harbour and is ideal if you want to come of the beach for a picnic. Full facilities of Paignton with variety of amusements, pier Read more…
Compton-Castle

Compton Castle

Compton Castle is actually a dramatic fortified manor house with a small formal garden. This has high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert, half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh. Limited number of rooms open to the public; medieval kitchen, great hall, solar and sub solar. Read more…
Elberry-Cove-beach

Elberry Cove Beach

Elberry Cove is a pebbly beach that slopes steeply and is surrounded by woodland. Popular spot for sea fishing. The coast around Elberry Cove is generally sheltered from the wind and so provides excellent conditions for water skiers with a ski lane being provided in the summer months. The beach cannot be reached by road, with the only means of access on foot Read more…
Berry-Pomeroy-Castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle, begun in c. 1560 and ambitiously enlarged from c. 1600, this mansion was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon. Never completed, and abandoned by 1700, it became the focus of blood-curdling ghost stories, recounted in the audio tour. Woodland walks provide fine views of the ruins. Read more…
Kirkham-House

Kirkham House

Kirkham House is a late medieval stone house, that was split into three cottages. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftsmanship and the original use of the rooms. Read more…
Goodrington-Sands-beach

Goodrington Sands Beach

Goodrington Sands is mainly a sandy beach and at low tide there are rock pools to explore. During the summer season the local steam train can be seen running along the back of south sands beach. Facilities include cafe/restaurant, beach huts, toilets, disabled visitors’ facilities and disabled access to beach, deckchair hire, pedalo hire, slipway, promenade. Read more…
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