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Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Ride a 1920's carriage down cliffs

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The Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been rattling up and down a short stretch of Torbay cliffs for more than 90 years.

The compact carriages trundle down 220 metres of track, revealing views of an ever closer Oddicombe Beach below. The trip is over in minutes but is irresistible non the less.

The return leg saves a short steep hike up the hill – a bell is rung 15 minutes before the last car of the day.

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Babbacombe Downs Rd. TQ1 3LF

2.5 miles north east of Torquay Harbour

Bus 22 from Torquay Harbour

Hours 9am–4.40pm Full & latest times

Fares Adult single/return £2.10/2.90; Child single/return £1.70/2.10

babbacombecliffrailway.co.uk

Bike, Boat & Train Rides

Torbay Sights

South Devon, Plymouth & Torbay (3 days)

Beaches, seafood & art deco delights

Text © Belinda Dixon

Image by Matt Buck