Torquay Harbour and Marina – Torquay Pavilion loop from Plainmoor

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Torquay Harbour and Marina – Torquay Pavilion loop from Plainmoor

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Torquay Harbour and Marina – Torquay Pavilion loop from Plainmoor

01:42

25.5km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.07 km for 140 m

After 6.32 km for 80 m

After 6.48 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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602 m

Babbacombe Downs Clifftop Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

With the highest clifftop promenade in England, enjoy spectacular coastal views from Babbacombe Downs, reaching as far as Portland Bill in Dorset on a clear day.

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6.17 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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6.35 km

Agatha Christie Bust

Highlight • Monument

The probably best-known original bust stands in Christie's hometown of Torquay on the English Riviera

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6.52 km

Torquay Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

The Torquay Pavilion is a striking, listed Edwardian Art Nouveau building directly on the promenade and harbour of Torquay

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6.60 km

Princess Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Brunnen in den Prinzessinnengärten

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7.81 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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19.6 km

View of Thatcher's Rock from Ilsham Marine Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This beautiful stretch of road along the coastline yields glorious views past Hope's Nose and out to sea and Thatcher's Rock. More secluded than the rest of the town and …

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20.7 km

Thatcher Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock itself is a site of geological interest, composed of 350-million-year-old Devonian limestone, reflecting its inclusion in the English Riviera Geopark. The landmark is believed to owe its name …

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