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Brixham to Torquay Coast Path - 8 miles

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2013-02-15

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The Inner Harbour at Brixham

The Inner Harbour at Brixham at high tide, and the old colourful houses that overlook it

The Inner Harbour at BrixhamThe Inner Harbour at Brixham at high tide, and the old colourful houses that overlook it

The fishing harbour at Brixham

Brixham is a busy fishing port and there is a good viewing platform to see what is going on

The fishing harbour at BrixhamBrixham is a busy fishing port and there is a good viewing platform to see what is going on

Setting out along the shore path

Follow the level path from the harbour past the fish handling buildings

Setting out along the shore pathFollow the level path from the harbour past the fish handling buildings

Views over the outer harbour

Brixham outer harbour

Views over the outer harbourBrixham outer harbour

View of Fishcombe Point

Follow the path as close as you can to the shore until you come to this view. A flight of steps takes you down to the shore, then a tarmac track takes you uphill. The path is well signposted

View of Fishcombe PointFollow the path as close as you can to the shore until you come to this view. A flight of steps takes you down to the shore, then a tarmac track takes you uphill. The path is well signposted

Fishcombe Point and Churston Cove

Keep to the signposted path which leads down a flight of steps. Other paths can be steep and slippery in places

Fishcombe Point and Churston CoveKeep to the signposted path which leads down a flight of steps. Other paths can be steep and slippery in places

Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.

Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.

Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.

Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.

Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.

Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.Elberry Cove, a shingle beach except at very low tide.

Views from Churston Point

Views of Goodrington from Churston Point

Views from Churston PointViews of Goodrington from Churston Point

Views from Churston Point

Looking back at Marridge Woods

Views from Churston PointLooking back at Marridge Woods

Enjoying the views from Churston Point

Enjoying the views from Churston Point

Broad Sands

Broad sands lives up to its name

Broad SandsBroad sands lives up to its name

Broad Sands sands

Walk along the beach if the tide is out

Broad Sands sandsWalk along the beach if the tide is out

Look for the path under the railway then sharp right up steps

You have to leave the shore towards the end of broadsands sands, a path under the railway viaduct, then turn right up a long flight of steps. You are rewarded by this view at the top.

Look for the path under the railway then sharp right up stepsYou have to leave the shore towards the end of broadsands sands, a path under the railway viaduct, then turn right up a long flight of steps. You are rewarded by this view at the top.

View of Brixham from above Shell Cove

Looking back at Brixham from above Shell Cove.

View of Brixham from above Shell CoveLooking back at Brixham from above Shell Cove.

Brixham in the distance

Brixham in the distance and its harbour wall

Brixham in the distanceBrixham in the distance and its harbour wall

A caravan park from sugar loaf hill

A caravan park from sugar loaf hill

Goodrington sands from Sugar Loaf Hill

Goodrington sands from Sugar Loaf Hill

Goodrington sands from Sugar Loaf HillGoodrington sands from Sugar Loaf Hill

Paignton Harbour

Paignton Harbour with boats sitting on the sand

Paignton HarbourPaignton Harbour with boats sitting on the sand

paignton Harbour North Quay

paignton Harbour North Quay

Paignton Sands

Another long stretch of firm sand at low tide

Paignton SandsAnother long stretch of firm sand at low tide

Paignton Promenade Pier

Paignton Promenade Pier and the wide firm sands

Paignton Promenade PierPaignton Promenade Pier and the wide firm sands

View of Torquay from Paignton Sands

View of Torquay from Paignton Sands

View of Torquay from Paignton SandsView of Torquay from Paignton Sands

Old cart tracks lead round Hollicombe Head

Old cart tracks cut deep in the rock  round Hollicombe Head, suggesting this was an important route for many years

Old cart tracks lead round Hollicombe HeadOld cart tracks cut deep in the rock  round Hollicombe Head, suggesting this was an important route for many years

Looking back from Hollicombe Head

Another view of the cart tracks round Hollicombe Head

Looking back from Hollicombe HeadAnother view of the cart tracks round Hollicombe Head

Looking back at the path from Livermead head

Looking back at the distant coastline from Brixham to Torquay from Livermead head

Looking back at the path from Livermead headLooking back at the distant coastline from Brixham to Torquay from Livermead head