Walks are suitable for all members of the family and give you the perfect opportunity to take in some of the many sights provided by the area whilst ensuring that you don't have to spend a penny (unless you feel the need for any liquid refreshment or lunch on your way round!).
Brixham to Babbacombe
If you are expecting the walk through the English Riviera to be a trudge along pavements, you are in for a pleasant surprise. You may not actually spot any of the famous coral fossils of Hope’s Nose, but you cannot fail to notice the extraordinary geology along this stretch of coast. The Path passes around the limestone peninsula of Berry Head and wave cut platforms of red sandstone at Shoalstone into the thriving fishing port of Brixham where your walk begins. The hustle and bustle of Brixham’s port is soon left behind as you head through woodland and past some lovely beaches to emerge on the edge of Paignton.
The Path along Paignton and Torquay sea fronts is very easy as it runs along promenades, from which you can easily find refreshments and other distractions. From here on, views of the rich red Devon sandstone rocks towering above the sea draw you through the urban landscapes with a promise of exhilarating cliff walks ahead. Leaving bustling Torquay harbour behind, the Path becomes surprisingly rural and rugged, passing golden beaches and headlands on its way to the gardens of Babbacombe Downs.
Goodrington Beach
Goodrington beach itself slopes steadily and the sand is fine in places but gets quite pebbly the further out you go. The tide goes out quite a way which reveals quite an expanse of beach for your dog to run its socks off. There are always at least a few other dogs taking their owners out so if your doggy likes other K9 company you'll be in luck.
If you head to the North you can walk up the cliff path to Roundham Point and then on to Paignton harbour, the sea front and the pier. If you go in the opposite direction and head to the south you can walk along the cliffs to eventually arrive at Broadsands Beach – be warned though as it's quite steep and the path is a bit rough in places!
Brixham to Kingswear
This walk is a long walk between Brixham at the south of Torbay, to the village of Kingswear on the banks of the river Dart, a short ferry ride from the ancient port of Dartmouth.
Starting in the interesting fishing town of Brixham, the walk passes the breakwater of Brixham, up to Berry Head, now a Country Park, with a castle and a (seasonal) shop. The views from here are stunning. From here, the path goes round the beach at St Marys Bay then with some steep climbs past Man Sands, Long Sands and Scabbacombe Sands. Once round Scabbacombe Head, the path rounds the edge of the National Trust Gardens at Coleton Fishacre, from here the walk passes through woods, past the Daymark (a Navigational Aid), and descends into the village of Kingswear, on the banks of the river Dart. A short ferry crossing will take you to the ancient port and maritime town of Dartmouth. Alternatively, during the summer, steam trains operate from Kingswear to Paignton.
Torquay to Paignton
This is a walk linking Torbay's biggest resorts, Torquay and Paignton.
Starting from Torquay harbour the path passes the mariners of Torquay and the sandy beach at Torre Abbey Sands before climbing onto Corbyn Head at the end of the beach. From here the path follows the road for a little while before it turns away at Hollicombe and goes back down to the beach. From Hollicombe head the path continues at the back of the beach into Paignton.
Paignton to Brixham
This walk is approximately 5 miles long and is suitable for people of all ages with all levels of fitness.
Starting in the popular resort of Paignton with its long sandy beach, the coastal path passes the pier and harbour then climbs to Roundham Head where it then descends through gardens into Goodrington Sands, another good (and often busy) beach which is backed by the steam railway.
Round the beach at Goodrington and past Saltern Cove into Broadsands, a blue flag beach. A short distance on from Broadsands you get to the pretty beach of Elberry Cove, where the path then goes through woods before emerging at the edge of Brixham harbour, with its imposing breakwater and on into the centre of Brixham.