Babbacombe Beach

Close to the elegant Victorian resort town of Torquay, Babbacombe Beach is a charming red-sand cove reached by the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway, one of Britain's few remaining funicular railways. The beach's theatrical setting, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and overlooked by manicured gardens, creates an almost Mediterranean atmosphere. With its sheltered waters, traditional beach huts, and the nostalgic charm of the cliff railway, Babbacombe offers a delightfully old-fashioned seaside experience that harks back to Devon's golden age of tourism.