Amongst many, many other things, Devon is famed for its vast number of beautiful beaches. And now after years of closure, one of its most treasured, popular and gorgeous stretches of sand has finally reopened to the public
Watcombe Beach was closed by the local council back in 2020 after storms and heavy rain rendered the steep route down to the beach too dangerous. Since shutting, work has been done to restore access to the beach, including the building of new steps made of logs from the local area. The repairs were made possible by funding from both Torbay Council and the national government.
Despite being shut for three years, the beach has retained its reputation as an ideally-hidden, naturally-spectacular cove. Located on the edge of Torquay, visitors typically park up nearby before embarking down a path surrounded by towering woodland.
Considering a trip down to Devon this summer? Well, you can now add this hidden cove with stunning views and striking cliffs to your bucket list.
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