Walk - Babbacombe Downs and Walls Hill
1.7 miles (2.8 km)
St Marychurch carpark TQ1 3LA St Marychurch carpark
Easy - The full walk is made up of an easy flat tarmacked surface across Babbacombe Downs for the first half. The second half is a short steep walk up to Walls Hill which may be too difficult for some, but the reward is lovely open views across Lyme Bay and well worth the effort.
The full walk (3 miles) is made up of an easy flat tarmacked surface across Babbacombe Downs for the first half and on reaching the end the walker can turn back or sit and relax at one of the many eateries. The second half is a short steep walk up to Walls Hill which may be too difficult for some, but the reward is lovely open views across Lyme Bay and well worth the effort. To download our Access guide, click here where you can find additional mapping and photographs showing gradients, path surfaces and other detailed information such as parking and toilet provision.
Checked by Tino Savas, SWCPA Volunteer - July 2021.

Rose Court Holiday Apartments
Rose Court are self contained holiday apartments set in a delightful Victorian villa 5 minutes from the South West Coastal Path

Rooms At Babbacombe
Rooms At Babbacombe offers stylish room only and B&B accommodation, as well as a stunning self-contained, self-catering holiday cottage.

Castle Retreats
Castle Annexe offers super-king or twin beds in a cosy, one dog friendly setting, nestled within historic St Marychurch.

Coastguard Cottage

The 25 Boutique B&B

Haytor Hotel
Elegant and welcoming Victorian villa, offering delicious breakfasts, a peaceful night's sleep. 4 mins walks from harbour and beach.

Parkdean Resorts Torquay Holiday Park
Just 15 minutes’ drive from the waterfront, Torquay Holiday Park has the perfect mix of on-park activities and accommodation choices .

The Osborne Apartments
Luxury self catering apartments nestled in the heart of the English Riviera with stunning sea views.

The Clifton at Paignton

Clinmore House
Situated in the coastal town of Paignton, Clinmore House is a bed and breakfast comprising of four bedrooms (three doubles and one twin) and off street parking.

Longmeadow Farm Campsite & Self Catering Accommodation

Earlston House Hotel
A 9 room dog friendly B&B with excellent reviews, super views, very close to the South West Coast Path and a large hot tub to relax in.

Farthings B&B
Located on the edge of the beautiful village of Shaldon on the South Devon coast. Built in 1797 and still retaining its original character Free wi-fi. Hearty breakfasts

Brunswick House

Three Degrees West
Three Degrees West is a daytime cafe & takeaway on the stunning Oddicombe Beach in Babbacombe on the outskirts of Torquay. Inside & outside dining right beside the sea.

Harbour Light
Light-filled, rustic tavern with a terrace offering bay views, plus a menu of pub classics.

Cafe ODE @ Ness Cove
Sustainable cafe located at Ness Cove. Family friendly food that doesn't cost the earth.

English Riviera Tourist Information Centre
Find all the information you need about accommodation, things to do and places to go to enjoy your visit to the English Riviera.