2012

SX9163 : Old Harbour, Torquay

taken 11 years ago, near to Torquay, Torbay, England

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Old Harbour, Torquay
Old Harbour, Torquay
Looking into the inner harbour from the end of the South Pier. The dam, which incorporates a footbridge, maintains water in the harbour at all states of the tide.
Torquay Harbour and Marina

Torquay Harbour has close links with the leisure and tourism industry acting as a base for many boat trips and watersports. In addition to this, it remains a fully operational working harbour and bustling port.
The main outer harbour and Torquay Marina provide both visitor and permanent pontoon berthings. The inner harbour offers additional permanent moorings and is located behind a tidal cill. The cill wall retains the water at low tide level, preventing the harbour from drying out and therefore retaining its attractive appearance. A striking pedestrian footbridge - the Millennium Bridge - spans the entrance to the inner harbour, linking North and South Piers. The style of the bridge reflects the sails of a ship and by night it is lit up providing an eye-catching backdrop to the area.
Torquay Harbour is sheltered by two piers. Princess Pier to the west and Haldon Pier to the south. Princess Pier is a popular promenade complete with seating, and it also provides a favourable spot for anglers on the seaward side.
On the harbourside, Beacon Quay offers a selection of retail outlets, chandlers, a modern slipway facility and wider quay with improved storage for dinghies.
Additionally, the inner harbour is surrounded by a mixture of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, establishing the harbour area as the main hub of the town. The vibrant atmosphere and picturesque setting of Torquay harbour and marina provides an ideal setting for a great number of exciting activities.


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Geographical Context: City, Town centre Docks, Harbours Place: Torquay other tags: Harbour Footbridge Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SX9163, 1922 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Dorrell   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 1 October, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 4 October, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9176 6330 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:27.5708N 3:31.5747W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9174 6329
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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