Anstey's Cove
A small bay framed by limestone cliffs and woodland, with clear water. It is a secret swimming and snorkelling beach for Torquay locals.
Anstey's Cove is tucked beneath the cliffs east of Kent's Cavern. From the car park, it takes about 10 minutes down a steep path to reach the bay, which is enclosed by greyish-white limestone cliffs and has blue-green water. It is good for swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding, and in summer a small café rents out kayaks. The woodland trail on the clifftop is part of the South West Coast Path and can be followed to Babbacombe. The beach is pebbly with few facilities and no lifeguards. Free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kents Cavern
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach
- Meadfoot Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Harbour & Princess Gardens
- Torre Abbey
- Cockington Village