Demelza's Guidebook to Brixham
Beaches
Breakwater Beach
Away from the busy town, this pebble beach is less well known. Perfect for snorkeling and hunting for crabs under the rocks.
At high tide you can swim in from the steps. At low tide rock-shoes are recommended for entering the sea. It is a more sheltered cove with an excellent cafe and well-maintained toilets.
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Fishcombe Cove
Fishcombe HillAway from the busy town, this pebble beach is less well known. Perfect for snorkeling and hunting for crabs under the rocks.
At high tide you can swim in from the steps. At low tide rock-shoes are recommended for entering the sea. It is a more sheltered cove with an excellent cafe and well-maintained toilets.
A hidden gem. It is a less well-known pebble beach and a 15 mins walk from parking above Fishcombe Cove and Battery Gardens. Hunt for seaglass on this beach. Behind the beach is a valley woodland, Churston Woods with historic lime kilns peeping from beneath the branches. Nearest toilets ae on Fishcombe Cove.
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Churston Cove
A hidden gem. It is a less well-known pebble beach and a 15 mins walk from parking above Fishcombe Cove and Battery Gardens. Hunt for seaglass on this beach. Behind the beach is a valley woodland, Churston Woods with historic lime kilns peeping from beneath the branches. Nearest toilets ae on Fishcombe Cove.
Agatha Christie's favourite swim spot. This beautiful pebble beach is easily found with a short walk from Broadsands towards Brixham.
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Elberry Cove
Agatha Christie's favourite swim spot. This beautiful pebble beach is easily found with a short walk from Broadsands towards Brixham.
A beautiful wall to the beach with nature reserve. Beach best at low tide with sandy beaches, rockpools and caves/tunnels to the right and shingle to left.
Mansands Bird Hide
A beautiful wall to the beach with nature reserve. Beach best at low tide with sandy beaches, rockpools and caves/tunnels to the right and shingle to left.
Beautiful beach at low tide. Our personal favourite. Sandy beaches to the right, rockpools and caves to the right and shingle to the left. Free car park. 30 mins walk to beach. Steep climb back to car.
Man Sands
Mansands LaneBeautiful beach at low tide. Our personal favourite. Sandy beaches to the right, rockpools and caves to the right and shingle to the left. Free car park. 30 mins walk to beach. Steep climb back to car.
Sightseeing
Shoalstone Pool is excellent for those wanting a break from the pebbles or sand. It's also contained and safe with lifeguards between set times in summer. The pool has a shallow end, perfect for very little ones. The deep end is fun for jumping in. It's a scenic location and everso slightly warmer water temperature too! Best visited after a recent high tide.
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Shoalstone Pool
Berry Head RoadShoalstone Pool is excellent for those wanting a break from the pebbles or sand. It's also contained and safe with lifeguards between set times in summer. The pool has a shallow end, perfect for very little ones. The deep end is fun for jumping in. It's a scenic location and everso slightly warmer water temperature too! Best visited after a recent high tide.
Berry Head is a unique vantage point to view the whole of Torbay and even as far as Portland Bill on a clear day. The Guardhouse Cafe is a delightful rest stop with indoor and outdoor seating. A great menu. Or grab a take-away coffee and take it with you as you walk.
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Berry Head Lighthouse
Berry Head is a unique vantage point to view the whole of Torbay and even as far as Portland Bill on a clear day. The Guardhouse Cafe is a delightful rest stop with indoor and outdoor seating. A great menu. Or grab a take-away coffee and take it with you as you walk.
A replica ship of The Golden Hind is in Brixham harbour. You can pay to go on board or simply view it from the quayside.
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Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayA replica ship of The Golden Hind is in Brixham harbour. You can pay to go on board or simply view it from the quayside.
Brixham Heritage Museum
Beautiful walk out to the lighthouse. You will often see seals. Also check out the history of the slipway.
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Muelle de Brixham
Beautiful walk out to the lighthouse. You will often see seals. Also check out the history of the slipway.
Torquay
The Big Wheel
Great way to see the WHOLE bay!!!
Stunning tropical gardens. pretty house and pagodas. All leading to a seaview
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National Trust - Casa y Jardines Coleton Fishacre
Brownstone RoadStunning tropical gardens. pretty house and pagodas. All leading to a seaview
Food Scene
This is the cherry on the top of Fishcombe Cove. This fab cafe serves excellent dishes using locally sourced produce. I highly recommend their bread-bowls as well as ice cream, coffee and cakes. Toilets are also close by.
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Fishcombe Cove
Fishcombe HillThis is the cherry on the top of Fishcombe Cove. This fab cafe serves excellent dishes using locally sourced produce. I highly recommend their bread-bowls as well as ice cream, coffee and cakes. Toilets are also close by.
Excellent seafood and wonderful table service with gift bags for children. You must book way in advance not to disappoint. Perfect veranda seating is available overlooking the trawlers as they bring in the catch. Look out for Sammy the seal!
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Rockfish - Brixham
Excellent seafood and wonderful table service with gift bags for children. You must book way in advance not to disappoint. Perfect veranda seating is available overlooking the trawlers as they bring in the catch. Look out for Sammy the seal!
Excellent menu. Indoor and Outdoor seating. Sit in or take-away. A good rest stop whilst on the South West Path.
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The Guardhouse Cafe
Excellent menu. Indoor and Outdoor seating. Sit in or take-away. A good rest stop whilst on the South West Path.
Located right on the harbour edge. Pretty lights and relaxed ambience. Incredibly fresh seafood, the catch of the day. Malbec is a delight!
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albero brixham
18a New Quay LaneLocated right on the harbour edge. Pretty lights and relaxed ambience. Incredibly fresh seafood, the catch of the day. Malbec is a delight!
Incredible breakfasts. The BEST doughnuts in town. Loads of gluten-free goodies too.
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The Curious Kitchen
14-16 Middle StIncredible breakfasts. The BEST doughnuts in town. Loads of gluten-free goodies too.
DillyDally Tearoom
5 minutes walk from The Retreat. purchase a cuppa and walk the harbour.
Action and Adventure
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadBrixham Marina
Berry Head RoadWatch the Lifeboat Launch, see the yachts and boats.
Located right next to Breakwater Beach.
Jet ski and paddleboard hire.
Pre-book advised.
Aqua Jets Safaris
Berry Head RoadLocated right next to Breakwater Beach.
Jet ski and paddleboard hire.
Pre-book advised.
Brixham Dive and Charter
King StreetNautilus Diving Charters Brixham
Funfish Trips & Dolphin Watching
Berry Head RoadThere is so much sealife in the bay.
House, gardens and cafe are lovely. Also, The Orchard Forest School has many activities running throughout the year.
Lupton House
House, gardens and cafe are lovely. Also, The Orchard Forest School has many activities running throughout the year.