Babbacombe Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach
Babbacombe
The Babbacombe Cliff Railway, opened in 1926, carries passengers from the Babbacombe heights down to Oddicombe Beach below the red sandstone cliffs.
Babbacombe lies on the high ground north of Torquay, where grassy hills overlook Lyme Bay, making it a great place for sea views. The century-old cliff railway has two cars that counterbalance each other, running up and down about 220 metres of track on the cliffside. Below is Oddicombe, a pebble beach ringed by red cliffs, with a café and lifeguards in summer. A single ride costs about £3–4. The railway generally operates from February to October and is closed in winter. Nearby are the Babbacombe Model Village and seaside pubs.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–17:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Anstey's Cove
- Kents Cavern
- Torquay Museum
- Meadfoot Beach
- Torquay Harbour & Princess Gardens
- Torre Abbey
- Cockington Village