Torquay: Coasteering 5* Geopark Tour in Torquay

Sea cliffs turn playtime into a proper adventure. Torquay’s 2.5-hour coasteering trip takes you along the Maidencombe coast, where you swim through sea channels, scramble over rock, and jump into the water from heights chosen to suit your nerve. I like the free photos, which let you enjoy the activity without worrying about protecting your phone, and I like the friendly, careful guiding, especially from Tom. The main consideration is that this is a real physical activity, not a gentle sightseeing walk, and the sea can be cold.

You meet outside The Thatched Tavern, look for the orange van, and get fitted with a wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, gloves, and old shorts. I also like the flexible approach to the route: you can take an easier line or try more demanding sections. Still, you must be comfortable in the water, and slippery rocks, climbing, and jumps mean you need reasonable fitness and a willingness to accept some risk.

Five useful things to know before you go

Geopark Tour in Torquay – Five useful things to know before you go’ />

• Maidencombe gives you caves, ledges, and sea channels just outside Torquay, with a strong geological focus.
• Tom and the guiding team put safety first while encouraging you to try more, without forcing anyone into a jump.
• All core activity gear is supplied, including wetsuits, helmets, buoyancy aids, gloves, and old shorts.
• Photos and hot drinks are included, a welcome extra at the end of a chilly sea session.
• The route can suit different abilities, but non-swimmers and people with several listed medical conditions cannot take part.

What this Torquay coasteering trip really involves