Meadfoot Beach
A quiet beach east of Torquay Harbour, facing rocky islets and backed by Victorian villas, good for swimming and paddleboarding.
Meadfoot Beach lies on the east side of Hope's Nose headland, about a 15-minute walk from Torquay Harbour. It is a mix of sand and shingle, and the beach shrinks at high tide. The bay faces a cluster of small islets known as The Ledges, making it a good spot for snorkelling and paddleboarding. Colourful beach huts and cafés line the sand. Winter cold-water swimmers are common here too. Free, with roadside parking nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Torquay Museum
- Torquay Harbour & Princess Gardens
- Kents Cavern
- Anstey's Cove
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torre Abbey
- Cockington Village