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Waterfront walk / TORQUAY
Torquay Harbour and Princess Pier
Follow the public waterfront around Torquay Harbour, then add a short section of Princess Pier for views across the bay when conditions allow. Boats and the surrounding town give the walk interest without a ticket. It is the natural central stop for a first visit, with food options nearby and room to shorten the route.
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Before you go
Princess Pier is the public promenade suggestion; Haldon Pier and marina pontoons include working or controlled areas. Respect barriers and do not treat every waterside structure as a public walking route.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Central harbour and Princess Pier
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- No ticket for the public waterfront. The optional Viator link selects a 90 Minute Coastal Explorer departing from MDL Torquay Marina, despite appearing in a Devon catalogue. Check exact meeting instructions, weather cancellation and individual suitability before booking.
- Access and getting around
- Public waterfront sections allow a flexible short walk, but surfaces, crossings and edge protection vary. The pier is exposed; skip it in rough weather. Marina boat boarding is a separate access question and is not covered by the ability to walk along the shore.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- Keep children close beside water, vehicles and working boats. Choose a small circuit and a food break. A harbour visit does not include a boat trip or guarantee wildlife sightings.
Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 45–90 minutes for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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