Meadfoot Beach
A long shingle and sand beach east of Torquay harbour, split in two for dog purposes. The south-western part is closed to dogs for the summer while the north-eastern part is open all year, so the line on the ground matters here more than at any other Torbay beach; check the signs before letting a lead off.
Oddicombe Beach
A red shingle cove under the Babbacombe cliffs, reached by the cliff railway or a steep path. It is one of Torbay's restricted beaches, closed to dogs across the whole summer, which catches out a lot of visitors who ride the railway down with a dog in tow. Babbacombe Beach next door is open all year.
Torre Abbey Sands
The main town beach at Torquay, a broad strip of sand below the seafront road and Torre Abbey gardens. Torbay Council closes it to dogs for the whole of the summer season, and the promenade above requires dogs to be on a lead where it runs beside a restricted beach. Out of season it is one of the easiest walks in the bay.
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