Begin with a harbour stroll or the level section of Babbacombe Downs.
● Harbour, cliffs and green spaces
Dog friendly
Torquay.
Plan an easy dog-friendly day around Torquay, from the harbour and seafront to Babbacombe, Wellswood and Cockington.
A useful starting point
Places around Torquay
BDEat & drink
Below Decks
Beacon Quay · Torquay
Harbourfront · Dog-friendly listing →BIEat & drink
Babbacombe Inn
Babbacombe Downs · Torquay
Sea views · Pub →BUEat & drink
The Buccaneer Inn
Babbacombe Downs · Torquay
Clifftop · Pub food →DIEat & drink
The Drum Inn
Cockington · Torquay
Bar or outdoor areas · Village pub →ATEat & drink
Angel's Tea Rooms
Babbacombe Downs · Torquay
Outdoor terrace · Access restriction →BBWalks
Babbacombe Beach
Babbacombe · Torquay
Dogs all year · Beach →ACWalks
Anstey's Cove
Wellswood · Torquay
Dogs all year · Cove →LSWalks
Livermead Sands
Livermead · Torquay
Dogs all year · Beach →BCWalks
Beacon Cove
Beacon Hill · Torquay Harbour
Dogs all year · Harbour cove →♥ Keep the plan relaxed
A simple Torquay day
Use this as a starting point, then adapt it for the weather, your dog’s energy and current local access rules.
Choose a dog-welcoming café or pub and check whether dogs can sit indoors.
Explore Cockington Country Park or a dog-friendly attraction.
Stretch the legs
Walks to consider
Torquay Harbour to Meadfoot
Flexible coastal out-and-back
Check seasonal beach zones and keep dogs close around roads and wildlife.Current information ↗Babbacombe Downs and coast
Flexible clifftop walk
Dogs are welcome on Babbacombe Beach year round; follow signs elsewhere.Current information ↗Cockington Country Park
Several flexible park and woodland routes
Use a lead around wildlife, livestock, gardens and busy visitor areas.Current information ↗Keep exploring