Meadfoot (Torbay)

Meadfoot

A charming shingle beach in the Wellswood area of Torquay which attracts wildlife observers and bathers, set amidst the striking cliffs.

Holder of a Blue Flag Award 24 years in a row, the small beach is away from the busier Torquay town centre area and boasts a cafe and visitor facilities.

Water quality

• Benefits from the 2002 Torbay Clean Sweep scheme
• Brokenbury sewage treatment works offers secondary treatment with ultraviolet disinfection before discharge through an outfall at Sharkham Point. This discharge is designed to protect bathing water quality
• Bathing water quality in this area can be affected by urban drainage.

Quality Awards 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 EU Standard Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent  TBC Blue Flag Good Beach Guide

Local activities and interests

Swimming, rock pooling and walks.

Parking at Meadfoot Beach car park in Meadfoot Sea Road. Toilets, shops, food and litter bins. No Surf Life Saving GB club at this beach (Nearest club is Torbay Surf Life Saving Club at Goodrington beach).

Latest quality samples: visit the Environment Agency's website.

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