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Broadsands Beach and Area

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Broadsands is situated to the South of the towns of Paignton and Torquay, the whole bay is East facing and is therefore sheltered from prevailing winds.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 23 november 2020
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Description

Broadsands has a shallow sheltered bay that attracts Grebes/Divers/Sea Ducks and many other maritime species that can be viewed reasonably close to shore, the beach is stoney rather than sandy and has a wide promenade making views easier. The North and South ends of the bay are more rocky. Just behind the promenade are two interconnected car parks. To gain more views of the bay the South West Coast Path runs towards Elbury Cove to the South. Behind the car parks are a number of trees/shrubs and a small reed bed. In the back car park the RSPB has instigated a seed feeding area that is a good spot for plotni strnad.

Details

Access

From the centre of Paignton take the A379, look out for a left turn into Broadsands Road, at the very end is Broadsands Car Park on the left.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Sea , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Beach

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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