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Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Paignton Pier

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Location: South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Broadsands Beach – Torquay Harbour and Marina loop from Furzeham

21.6km

05:38

150m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Beach Huts on the Promenade – Paignton Pier loop from Preston

2.02km

00:31

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Paignton Pier – Fairy Cove loop from Torquay

19.4km

05:18

300m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

August 25, 2021

A classic English holiday destination, Paignton's pier is brimming with activities for the whole family. It was opened to the public in 1879 and saw theatrical performances and other entertainment. Today, it's as popular as ever, with arcades, fairground rides, food outlets and bumper cars.

Brian

March 30, 2017

Paignton Pier is a pleasure pier in the large English seaside resort of Paignton, Devon. It was financed by Arthur Hyde Dendy, a local Paignton barrister and designed by George Soudon Bridgman. The 780 feet pier, with its customary grand pavilion at the seaward end, was opened to the public for the first time in June 1879. The pier-head pavilion was home to many forms of entertainment including singing, dancing, recitals, music hall, and most famously Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, re-titled HMS Pinafore on the water, performed by Mr D'Oyley's full company on 27 and 28 July 1880. In 1881 the pier-head was enlarged to facilitate the construction of a billiard room, adjoining the pavilion.

Manny & Daisy

July 9, 2024

The Paignton Esplanade is a great place to stay. Classed as on-street car parking, you are able to stay over in a campervan (car parking charges apply); its a great way to enjoy the Esplanade and the Pier at day and night time.

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Elevation 60 m

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Paignton Pier

1. Broadsands Beach – Torquay Harbour and Marina loop from Furzeham

2. Beach Huts on the Promenade – Paignton Pier loop from Preston

3. Paignton Pier – Fairy Cove loop from Torquay

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