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Watcombe Beach is a picturesque rural cove situated in a sheltered position just to the north of Babbacombe. The beach is approximately 700 metres wide and is a mix of rocks, sand, and fine red shingle, flanked by cliffs and backed by dense greenery. The natural cove found here is an idyllic spot for a picnic, with views out over Babbacombe Bay and over Watcombe Head.
Please note that the beach is currently closed due to damaged access steps, and all facilities are also closed. However, normally from May to September, a toilet and café operate here. There is no lifeguard presence, but lifebuoys are available. Dogs can be walked on the beach at any time of year. To access the beach, visitors must leave their cars in the pay-for car park at the end of Moor Lane in Watcombe and make a 5-10 minute steep descent through mature woodland.
Visitors should be aware that the cliffs here are somewhat unstable and rockfalls are possible at any time. Additionally, access to the beach would be difficult for visitors with mobility issues, and the steep path and climb back up may be strenuous for some.
Watcombe Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 17% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 8mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 88% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 7mph |  |
The tide at Watcombe Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:17 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:47 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Follow beach Road for the car park, which is a short walk from the beach but the path is steep.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 23 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 23 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 23 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 26 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
Location: Watcombe, Torquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX926673
Coordinates: 50°29'45"N 3°30'54"W
Mapcode: GBR QX.12G7
What 3 Words: gravel.goat.jeeps
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Torbay
Nearest postcode: TQ1 4SH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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