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Runs in and around Torquay
3 running routes in Torquay · 6 more nearby
The running in and around Torquay is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 4.5km to 7km. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Paignton and Brixham are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Torquay

Black Head Loop
Torquay, England
An anticlockwise loop features a mix of hilly sections and varied terrain. You'll encounter narrow, sometimes muddy paths, alongside roads…

Paignton Seafront
Paignton, England
An out-and-back route long the coastal path from Preston Sands to the end of Goodrington Beach and back.

Petit Tor
Torquay, England
A tough run on narrow paths with lots of steep climbs and descents.
Runs around Torquay
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Goodrington Sands
Galmpton, England
Along the coastal path from Broadsands to the beach huts at Cliff Gardens and back.

Coves and Woods
Brixham, England
Most of the first half is in the woods before looping back to the seafront on lanes and tracks.

The Passage House from Buckland
Teignbridge, England
A flat run alongside the racecourse and river, with short section through Riverside Works.

Berry Head Lighthouse
Brixham, England
From Brixham Harbour following the coastal path and Berry Head Road out to the lighthouse, turning round and then returning via the coastal…

Teignmouth Seafront
Teignbridge, England
On the coastal path from Teignmouth Lighthouse to the point where the coastal path crosses under the railway and back.

River Lemon
Teignbridge, England
A riverside run, can get muddy.
Nearby towns
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