Devon Beach Guide

Livermead Sands Beach

Location:
English Riviera.
Description:
Livermead Sands is a long sandy beach south of Torquay. There are no facilities or parking by the beach. Note that the beach is covered by the sea at high tide.
Safety:
No details available. See Beach Safety Guide.
Access:
Steep steps to the beach not suitable for wheel chairs.
Dogs:
Dogs allowed all year.
Directions:
Torquay is 24 miles from Exeter. From Exeter take the A38 and shortly after Exeter take the A380 (signposted to Torquay) and continue on the A380 past Newton Abbott to the outskirts of Torquay. On the A380 at the Edginswell junction turn left where signposted to Torquay onto the A3022. Follow the A3022 to the sea front at Torre Abbey Sands. Park at Torre Abbey Sands and walk to Livermead, taking about 10 minutes. There are other routes to Torquay such as from Plymouth via Paignton.
Post Code:
TQ2 6RH.
Parking:
No parking by the beach. The nearest car park is at Torre Abbey Sands at Shedden Hill, a 10 minute walk away.
Toilets:
No toilets by the beach. Nearest toilets are at Corbyn Head.
Facilities:
None.
Activities:
None.
Nearby Alternative Beaches:
Goodrington Sands (3 miles, sandy beach, part dog friendly, disabled access)
Paignton (2 miles, sandy beach, disabled access)
Torre Abbey Sands (1 mile, sandy beach)
livermead large map