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Paignton to Brixham coastal walk
Paignton, England
Paignton, England

Paignton to Brixham coastal walk

Length5.9 mi
Elev. Gain767.5 ft
Est. Steps14000
Trail
Places to sit
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Forest
Beach
Created by Anthony 😏

Paignton to Brixham coastal walk Introduction

Paignton to Brixham coastal walk is a 5.9 mile (14,000-step) route located near Paignton, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 767.5 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
A fantastic scenic route from Paignton to Brixham, across roads, paths, sand beaches, pebble beaches, woodlands and fields. Amazing walk, great for dogs, children and family strolls, I wouldn’t recommend taking a pushchair or wheelchairs as there are lots of steps.

Attractions Near Paignton to Brixham coastal walk

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Broadsands

Water
Broadsands is a beach on the coast of Torbay in South Devon, England. It is also the name of an area of housing inland from the beach, in the Churston Ferrers part of Torbay between Paignton and Brixham.It is a tourist attraction, with a range of facilities and a large pitch and putt course on the adjacent headland.

Brixham Battery

Tourist Attraction
Brixham Battery and Battery Gardens are an open space on the sea shore in Brixham, Devon at grid reference SX920569. They are a traditional observation point for Brixham trawler races, both past and present.The 14-acre (57,000 m2) site of Battery Gardens was first used as a battery in 1586 during the war between England and Spain.

Churston Cove

Water
Churston Cove is a cove with a sand and shingle beach on the outskirts of Brixham, surrounded by cliffs and wooded hillsides. An entrance to Churston Woods is located at the back of the cove. There is a steep path leading down to the beach which also passes through Churston Woods. It is on the South West Coast Path.

Elberry Cove

Water
Elberry Cove, also known as Elbury Cove, is a shingle beach surrounded by woodland and fields, that lies between Brixham and Paignton in Devon, England. It is important for its eelgrass beds, breeding grounds for native seahorses, as well as mussels that are farmed in the waters nearby. It is on the South West Coast Path.

Splashdown Quaywest

Tourist Attraction
Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands Beach near to Paignton, Devon.The original site has 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool. In addition to the water park, the site also hosts a beach shop and a restaurant called 'The View at Goodrington' and several food outlets selling fast food, ice creams and drinks.

Statue of William III, Brixham

Place
A statue of William III, also known as the Prince of Orange statue, stands in Brixham, Devon, England. It commemorates the landing of William of Orange (later to become King William III of England) and his army at the town on 5 November 1688. The monument has been a Grade II listed building since 1949.

Brixham railway station

Place
Brixham railway station was a railway station on the Torbay and Brixham Line, serving the town of Brixham, in Devon. The station opened in 1868 and closed in 1963. The station was subsequently demolished and the site was developed as a housing estate.

Brixham Harbour

Place
Brixham Harbour is a harbour and fishing port situated at Brixham, Devon, England. It is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the United Kingdom.

Broadsands Chambered Tomb

Place
The Broadsands Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic burial chamber located on a slope overlooking Broadsands Beach. It is listed as a Scheduled Monument by English Heritage and was first listed in 1957.

Brixham Town Hall

Place
Brixham Town Hall is a municipal building in New Street, Brixham, Devon, England. The structure, which is the meeting place of Brixham Town Council, is a Grade II listed building.

Comments

Anthony 😏
2024/07/27
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

5.9 mi

Elev. Gain

767.5 ft

Est. Steps

14000
Created by
Anthony 😏
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