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♥ Walks · Seasonal beaches

Oddicombe Beach

⌖ Babbacombe · Torquay

Dogs can use the beach from 1 October to 30 April but are banned from 1 May to 30 September. Access is down a very steep road or by the dog-friendly Cliff Railway; Babbacombe Beach is the nearby year-round alternative.

What we know

Practical details

✓ Dogs October to April✓ Summer dog ban✓ Very steep access

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Anstey's Cove

⌖ Wellswood · Torquay

A small cove included by Torbay Council among beaches where dogs are permitted all year.View listing →Walks

Babbacombe Beach

⌖ Babbacombe · Torquay

A sheltered beach currently identified by Torbay Council as allowing dogs throughout the year.View listing →Walks

Beacon Cove

⌖ Beacon Hill · Torquay Harbour

A small sheltered shingle cove where Torbay Council allows dogs all year. The approach follows a winding slope from a seasonally locked gate, followed by oversized steps onto the beach; the nearest toilets and pay-and-display parking are at Beacon Quay.View listing →

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