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Fairy Cove is a pretty little beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the Harbour wall, which is popular with families. Comprised of red sand and shingle with red sandstone cliffs at the back; at low tide the beach is separated from the sea by flat rocks with interesting rock pools. There are no facilities on the beach itself but Paignton Harbour is close by with a range of cafes, shops and public toilets.
| Type: | Shingle and sand with rocks and cliffs |
| Location: | Fairy Cove is situated between Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head. |
| Disabled: | Difficult - It can be accessed via a set of steps from the gardens on Roundham Head or via another set of steps over the wall of the harbour near the Harbour Master’s Office. |
| Dogs: | Allowed |
| Safety: | Lifebuoy on the Harbour wall |
| Facilities: | Nearest public toilets are Paignton Harbour Toilets. Nearest cafes and shops around Paignton Harbour |
| Car Park: | Roundham Pay and Display Car Park close by with limited on-street parking around harbour |
| Surrounding Area: | Paignton Harbour, Cafes, Restaurant, Pubs, Shops and pitch and putt golf on Roundham Head |
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Contact Beaches, Residents & Visitor Services
- Tel: 01803 207975
- Email: beaches@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207981
