Torquay Harbour and Marina – Goodrington Sands North Beach loop from Torquay

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Torquay Harbour and Marina – Goodrington Sands North Beach loop from Torquay

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Torquay Harbour and Marina – Goodrington Sands North Beach loop from Torquay

01:38

24.4km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.48 km for 72 m

After 3.73 km for 89 m

After 9.73 km for 161 m

After 19.8 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.51 km

Torquay Harbour and Marina

Highlight • Structure

The atmosphere especially at the shoreline is a strange mix of past glory, tourism and attempts to create a new relevance for the city. Worth experiencing, though probably not the #1 destination anymore as decades ago.

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3.77 km

Torquay Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

Very Victorian. A beautiful building

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4.99 km

Corbyn Head Bay

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful sand and shingle beach with colourful beach huts and turquoise sea. Peaceful curved setting framed by the low cliff edge at Corbyn Head.

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9.80 km

Goodrington Sands North Beach

Highlight • Beach

At the heart of the English Riviera, Goodrington Sands is well known as a safe family holiday destination, with a gently sloping sandy beach, which is well managed every morning …

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12.1 km

Cycle Path Obstructed by Parked Cars

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cars are known to park forcing you back in the traffic. If you see cars parked in your way, take photos and send them to the police. Send a report to devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/driving-offences

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19.8 km

King's Gardens Boating Pond

Highlight • Lake

King's Gardens are adjacent to Abbey Gardens and are popular with children largely for the model-boating pond. The gardens were opened in 1905, by the Mayor of Torquay.
These gardens, …

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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