Walking Weekend Torquay & The South Devon Coast
Thursday 22 June 2023 16:00 - Sunday 25 June 2023
(3 nights)
From £419.00
Listed by Spice National
Overview
Quite simply this weekend is one of our favourites, with a great hotel, excellent location, superb walking and lots of flexibility on both the walks and the duration. The stunningly rugged and beautiful South Devon coastline is some of Englands’ finest. The Livermead House has been one of the best loved places to stay in Torbay for well over a century and the hotel epitomises the traditional values that continues to charm; namely perfect service, elegant rooms and a genuine commitment to make every guest feel special. Considered one of the best hotels in the Torbay area with a wide range of leisure facilities, from heated outdoor swimming pool to mini gym, sauna and squash court. Even better the hotel is on the front between Torquay and Paignton and is within easy walking distance of the harbour so we can use the ferry's to sail to many of the walks. Oh and its just at the end of the M5 and has good rail links so its easy to get there too!
Includes
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- 3 breakfasts
- 3 picnic lunches
- 3 evening meals
- 3 days of guided walks with a choice of walk each day
Extras
- Any local transport that may be used, buses and coaches, ferries to the islands
- Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office to enquire about booking as a guest.
Location & Itinerary
With over 130 miles of coastline, most of which either faces the sun or is sheltered from prevailing winds by the great shoulder of Dartmoor, South Devon has one of the finest coasts in England. Scattered along the coast are towering cliffs, broad sandy bays, craggy coves, rock stacks, sea arches, deep wooded estuaries, quaint villages, delightful resorts, all of which combine to make some of the most varied and beautiful coastal scenery in Britain. When you combine this with the mild climate of the English Riviera you have some superb walking.
With such a wealth of coastal walking to choose from, our only real difficulty is choosing exactly which sections to explore. Utilising the hotels location we can hop directly onto the coastal path and wander down to the harbor. From here there are regular ferry services across the bay to Paignton, Brixham and even around to Dartmouth and Teignmouth. What better way to start the day than with a relaxing cruise across Torbay. We can then have look around Brixham before wandering around the coastal path to Paignton and Torquay and if you’ve had enough you can hop on the ferry, or a bus, or even the steam train!
Another nice day is to wander out from the hotel towards Babbacombe and its beautiful secluded bays. There are 3 hidden bays along this section of coast each with their own café or country Inn and one even has a cliff railway so we can avoid the climb up the cliff. At Maidencombe there is a fantastic thatched pub which serves locally caught crab sandwiches in their lovely shady beer garden. At many point its then possible to curtail the walks and catch the bus back. But its nice to carry on along the coast through the RSPB Labrador Bay reserve (cirl buntings) and its possible to walk onto Shaldon or even on to Teignmouth.
A little further along the coast is the simply divine coastal walk between the picture postcard harbours of Dartmouth, Kingswear and Brixham. Here lie the superb promontories of Berry Head and Sharkham Point which provide super views panoramic views along the coast. The walking is varied and interesting with the path climbing over the cliffs above hidden sandy bays and through the wooded embankments revealing surprises around every corner.
Another of our real favourite walks begins at Slapton Ley. This section of coastline is not quite so rugged, but its definitely equal in beauty with delightful secluded bays, Mediterraneanesque blue waters and silver sand beaches. The stunning views encourage us onwards to the perfect finish, a ferry ride into Salcombe and its famous ice creams! There is also a delightful stretch of walking just east of Torquay which wanders along the gentle cliffs tops and then left down the Teign estuary, although this is only possible with the right tides.
So much to choose from!
Do you enjoy walking, fresh air and the company of fun like-minded people? Then yes it is ! To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On each day there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with up to 1500ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. However, the programme is flexible and can be altered to suit your needs.
Travel & Stay
Your Accommodation
The Livermead Cliff Hotel boasts one of the most magnificent locations on Torquay, being ideally located on the seafront between Torquay and Paignton waters edge. At the front of the hotel, there is a landscaped garden and Terrace and in front of that is the Sea, just the perfect location to relax after your walk with a cold beer and just chill. Take a look at the Live Webcam of the view from the hotel.
The hotel itself has been tastefully modernised with spacious bars and lounges not to mention the sea terrace and gardens that provide direct access to the Blue Flag beach of Livermead sands. In addition we can utilise the pool facilities of the Livermead House hotel, just 350m along the road.
Today the hotel runs a continuous programme of upgrade with a large varied selection of rooms to appeal to all tastes, from standard rooms to Sea View rooms with shared balconys . There is a lift to both floors and room service is available 24 hours a day. All bedrooms are well equipped, have a private bathrooms, new large HD flat screen TV's with digital Freeview channels and free Wifi.
Around the Hotel: The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Torbay on the English Riviera. Just down the road is Torquay and Paignton both lovely seaside resort with beautiful sandy bays and a delightful harbour, around which the town is set. Being a sizable town it has all the attractions you would expect with a great theatre and leisure facilities. There are also a number of good links golf courses, beaches, water sports, boat trips, wildlife, fishing not to mention some excellent walking! Please ask our guides on the weekend for any further information.
Type | Price | |
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Member Double Ensuite Share | £349.00 | Sold Out |
Member Twin Share Ensuite | £349.00 | Sold Out |
Member Single Ensuite | £419.00 | Available |
Member Double Ensuite for Sole Occupancy | £449.00 | Sold Out |
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