Torquay
About Torquay
Torquay, in Torbay, has Upton situated 614 m North North West, Torre lying 638 m West North West, Ellacombe situated 665 m East North East, Plainmoor just 987 m North North East and St Marychurch situated 1.4 km North North East. Other rural localities include Daccombe, Higher Rocombe, North Whilborough and Middle Rocombe.
You may notice something interesting if you explore one of the nearby places.
This information is based on OS, ONS and OSM data released under open licence.
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Local Map
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Location Summary
- Torquay is located in Torbay
- Administrative Area: Torbay
- Ceremonial County: Torbay
- Historic County: Torbay
- Region & Country: South West / England
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Nearby Towns & Cities
- Paignton 4.5 km SW
- Brixham 8.4 km S
- Newton Abbot 8.8 km NW
- Teignmouth 8.9 km NNE
- Exeter 28.2 km N
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Nearby Localities
- UptonDistrict 614 m NNW
- TorreDistrict 638 m WNW
- EllacombeDistrict 665 m ENE
- PlainmoorDistrict 987 m NNE
- St MarychurchDistrict 1.4 km NNE
- ChelstonDistrict 1.5 km WSW
- BabbacombeDistrict 1.5 km NE
- WellswoodDistrict 1.7 km E
- CockingtonDistrict 1.9 km WSW
- LivermeadDistrict 1.9 km SW
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Smaller Settlements
- Daccombe 3.9 km NNW
- Higher Rocombe 4.5 km N
- North Whilborough 4.8 km WNW
- Middle Rocombe 5.1 km N
- Lower Rocombe 5.8 km N
- Dainton 6.6 km WNW
- Lower Blagdon 6.7 km WSW
- Higher Blagdon 6.8 km WSW
- Netherton 7.3 km NNW
- Two Mile Oak Cross 7.7 km WNW
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Beaches
- Corbyn's Beach1.2 km SSW
- Livermead Sands1.7 km SSW
- Torre Abbey Sands888 m SSW
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Parks
- Palm Cross Green28.6 km WSW
- Pennsylvania Park29.9 km N
- Pleasure Grounds44.2 km NW
- The Lawn13.2 km NNE
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Woods
- Daison Wood1.5 km N
- Shiphay Plantation1.4 km WNW
- St Johns Wood1.4 km SE
- Thornhill Brake1.8 km SW
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Hills
- Daison Rock1.2 km NNW
- Stantaway Hill973 m NNW
- Stentiford Hill361 m ESE
- Tor Hill443 m WNW
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Lakes
- Aptor Pool6.0 km W
- Bickley Pond5.4 km WNW
- Mill Pool9.7 km SW
- Zitherixon Clay Works9.6 km NNW
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Waterfalls
- Becka Falls21.9 km NW
- Broad Falls26.2 km W
- Horseshoe Falls21.2 km WNW
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Headlands
- Black Head2.7 km E
- Watcombe Head3.4 km NNE
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Islands
- Ore Stone4.5 km ESE
- Thatcher Rock3.3 km ESE
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Wetlands
- Devil's Point2.2 km E
- Petit Tor Point2.4 km NE
- Gravel Point8.1 km N
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Health Services
- Mount Stuart HospitalHospital 1.0 km NW
- Torbay HospitalHospital 2.2 km NW
- The Warberries Nursing HomeMedical 1.1 km ESE
- Mount TryonMedical 1.2 km E
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Education
- Ellacombe AcademySchool 478 m NE
- Upton St James Church of England Primary SchoolSchool 652 m NNW
- South Devon College Brunel CentreUniversity 8.2 km NNW
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Railway Stations
- Torre1.2 km WNW
- Paignton4.5 km SSW
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Bus Stations
- Kingsbridge Bus Station27.0 km SW
- Exeter Bus Station28.6 km N
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Coach Stations
- Torquay Coach Station676 m NNW
- Plymouth Coach Station44.7 km WSW
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Ferry Terminals
- Greenway Quay10.5 km SSW
- Kingswear Hoodown12.5 km SSW
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Airports
- Exeter Airport30.8 km NNE
- Plymouth City Airport41.2 km W
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Airfields
- Bolt Head Airfield33.1 km SW
- Farway Common Airfield38.8 km NE
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Heliports
- Lake Heliport80.6 km NW
- Hartland Heliport92.5 km NW
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Harbours
- Old Harbour1.0 km SSE
- New Harbour1.1 km SSE
