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Anstey's Cove
Anstey's Cove beach lies between Torquay and Babbacombe on the South Devon coast.
East-facing the small cove lies just to the east of the Palace Hotel and is sandwiched between Black Head and Long Quarry Point.
A large car park feeds both Anstey's Cove and its northerly neighbour Redgate Beach, with a raised walkway around Devil's Point connecting the beaches.
The small shingle beach is tucked away between high cliffs and is approached via a steep path from the car park. The cove is usually quiet and is very picturesque. The perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Torquay!
Incidentally, Anstey's Cove was a favourite spot of local author Agatha Christie. The surrounding area is now a wildlife reserve.
There is no lifeguard cover and parking is about a quarter of a mile (200 metres) away on Anstey's Cove Road (Pay and Display). Toilets are seasonal and are located in the café. Dog friendly, dogs are allowed all year round.
Facilities
✔ Flora and Fauna
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✔ Dogs permitted
✔ Easily accessible
✔ Parking
✔ Telephone
OS Explorer Map 110: Torquay & Dawlish
This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.
Local area
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Teignmouth
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Paignton, Newton Abbot, Brixham and Kingsbridge.
