Beaches, Lake & Rivers & National Parks in Paignton
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Some suggestions for Beaches, Lake & Rivers & National Parks in Paignton: For Park & Garden Nature try Paignton Green. Lake & River Nature try Dolphin Boatyard. National Park Nature try Rock and Moor. Beach Nature try Broadsands Beach, Elberry Cove, Goodrington Beach and HOLT. Sauna.
Paignton's biggest natural draw is its long sandy beach, one of the best in Torbay for families, backed by the seafront green that runs alongside it — a genuinely spacious stretch of coastline compared to some of the smaller coves elsewhere in the bay. Goodrington Sands, just along the coast, adds a second well-regarded beach with its own more sheltered character.
Beyond the beach, Paignton has parks and gardens including the seafront green itself, a popular spot for picnics and outdoor events during summer. The wider Torbay coastline's nature reserves and the South West Coast Path are within easy reach too, for anyone wanting to combine beach time with a coastal walk.
Every listing comes from Mapzest's directory of real local businesses, many of which manage their own profile directly, so access and opening details reflect current information. Whether you're after a day on Paignton's long beach, time on the seafront green, or a walk out towards Goodrington Sands, Paignton's natural attractions reflect its role as one of Torbay's classic family seaside resorts.
Conditions can change quickly on this stretch of coast, so checking tide times and weather before setting out — particularly for anything involving the water — is genuinely worthwhile. Combining time at Paignton Pier and Goodrington Sands with a stop for food or drink nearby is an easy way to build a full day around Paignton’s natural attractions without much planning.
Access details for the natural sites around Paignton are drawn from the venues and organisations themselves where they maintain a listing, so it's worth checking a specific entry for current access information before a special trip out into Tor Bay.
Goodrington Beach
Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN; accessible from Goodrington Resort and promenade off A379
A vibrant beach with attractions and golden sand
Point Field Smallholding C.I.C
Mill Lane Galmpton TQ5 0ER
Point field Smallholding C.I.C. is a community-focused smallholding offering hands-on animal experiences that promote wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy activities suc
HOLT. Sauna
a wood-fired coastal sauna, right in the middle of broadsands beach! swim in the sea, heat up in the sauna, take in the views from our one-of-a-kind hexagonal window and wash it all off in the outdoor shower. wellbeing is what the HOLT. experience is all about.
Paignton Green
A large seaside public space on the English Riviera. It serves as a central hub for major community festivals, family entertainment, and recreational activities.
Elberry Cove
Car park at Broadsands Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6HL (then access on foot via coastal path)
A picturesque bay with ruins and calm, clear water
Rock and Moor
We specialise in outdoor adventures: expertly guided rock climbing, caving, hiking, scrambling and mountaineering, rock climbing skills coaching, hill and moorland navigation training and other outdoor skills development. Based in beautiful South Devon, we cover areas such as Dartmoor, Cornwall, Somerset, the Westcountry coast as well as mountainous areas in the UK. We provide personalised activities for individuals, couples, friends, small groups and families. Importantly, we keep our instructor to client ratio small, enabling you to have the most valuable, authentic and enjoyable adventure experience.
Broadsands Beach
Broadsands Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6HL
A broad, sandy bay with family-friendly amenities
Dolphin Boatyard
Galmpton Creek Brixham, TQ5 0EH
Welcome to the Dolphin Boatyard The largest and oldest boatyard on the River Dart which is now privately owned and operated by an excellent team of friendly and professional staff. Well worth visiting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the beach like in Paignton?
Paignton has a long sandy beach, one of the best in Torbay for families, backed by a seafront green. If any are currently listed, you'll find them in the categories above.
What is Goodrington Sands?
Goodrington Sands is a well-regarded, more sheltered beach just along the coast from Paignton. If any are currently listed, you'll find them in the categories above.
Are there parks in Paignton?
Yes — the seafront green is a popular park space alongside the beach. If any are currently listed, you'll find them in the categories above.
Can I walk the coast path from Paignton?
Yes — the South West Coast Path runs through Paignton as part of the wider Torbay coastline.
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