The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk)
The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk), Torquay: Address, The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk) Reviews: 4/5
The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk)
The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk)
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JoJo
Luton, UK501 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We were staying very nearby, so it was a good walk through for us- however it was unfortunately overgrown and not very pretty. Good views though.
Written July 4, 2021
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ChuckaSY
Sheffield, UK538 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Quite a number of steps to climb so if you are up for the challenge, the views at the top are worth it. Beautiful at night with the lights, so worth a visit both day and night.
Written October 12, 2020
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MarkMahoney
Aldershot, UK1,557 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Fabulous area above torquay great walk and views. Lovely flowers and butterflys. Also nice at night when lit up.
Written September 12, 2020
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Andrew
Welwyn, UK1,455 contributions
Aug 2020
Ok, there are lots of steps. It's little bit of work but it is definitely worth the effort. It was so good that we did it on 2 different occasions. I think the best time to visit is around sunset. The, steps are lit in the blue lighting adding to the atmosphere. As the sun sets, you get the orange in the sky. From the top, the night view is lovely and relaxing. Seats are available at the top if you want to take a break before walking back down again. It's a great way to walk off dinner. Well worth a visit. Recommended. On the times we visited, because it is the evening, there were always parking spaces but remember to bring change as you still have to pay.
Written August 17, 2020
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Ste Mac
Torquay, UK33 contributions
May 2019
These Royal Terrace Gardens are amply stacked full of Mediterranean plants that over look the Marina towards Torre Abbey Sands
If your feeling rather fit you may chose to climb up the 100's of Blue slightly elevated illuminated steps towards the top of
the viewing platforms giving you outstanding views of the whole of Torbay harbour
If your feeling rather fit you may chose to climb up the 100's of Blue slightly elevated illuminated steps towards the top of
the viewing platforms giving you outstanding views of the whole of Torbay harbour
Written February 20, 2020
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Thomas M
Exeter, England, United Kingdom151 contributions
Jan 2020
The rock gardens had a major refurbishment a few years ago, including the installation of steps direct from the promenade to the top of the cliff. This must have been very expensive, and the existing access at the east end between the Palms amusement arcade and the Fleet Walk car park is unsigned and looks like a blind alley from the road! The east and west accesses are far less strenuous than the new steps too. Explored the walk for the first time today, the cliffs are just a mass of brambles, no doubt Torbay Council can't afford to maintain it, the Torbay Council that is too small to function economically to function as a unitary, Exeter had a close escape there! There are great views from the top path, which are well worth the visit.
Written January 13, 2020
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elitest
sheffield uk43 contributions
Dec 2019
Really lovely clever planting and a wonderful ambience- well worth crossing the road from the Princess theatre and taking in the planting and at night the blue lit staircase to heaven !
Written December 2, 2019
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lyndaella
Liverpool38 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A nice walk away from the sea front. Interesting plants along the path. Benches every now and then to have a rest. The only downside is the constantly moving traffic in front especially at the weekend, but a favourite of ours.
Written July 15, 2019
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Dixa V
3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Great walk up and beautiful plants and foliage along with amazing colours. Benches at half way up to sit and watch the world go by.
Written July 10, 2019
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Lisa B
7983050151 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We visited here around 21:10 at night, and it still wasn't quite dark then. We parked at the bottom, where there is pay and display parking, which to be honest didn't cost much. The steps were already lit up a nice blue colour and we took our time walking up and taking in the views as we went. There are seats in different points on the way up but to be honest we didn't find it that hard or steep, although there are a lot of steps to walk up and then back down again. We probably should have come here when it was little darker, to really appreciate the lights in the steps and views of Torquay at night. I would recommend this, it really does give you some fantastic views of Torquay.
Written June 10, 2019
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Becky P
Cardiff, UK30 contributions
How long does this walk take? 20mins? 30 mins?
How far is this walk from Torquay harbour?
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Carolyn M
6 contributions
Is this lit up at night
Paul Edwards
Newport, UK12 contributions
at the mo a stairs way from top to bottom is otherwise nothing sadly
tonycanon
Chesterfield, UK
Does the upper Rock Walk give walking access to Fleet Walk/Street shops?
grumpypete2014
Paignton, United Kingdom356 contributions
The upper path (Rock Walk) can be seen on Google Earth stretching about half a mile in an easterly direction from a point about 25 metres to the East of the entrance of Shedden Hill Car Park (in Shedden Hlii Road). At its eastern end, it descends down steps to the southern end of Fleet Walk (ground level)
Kristiina Jaanson
London, UK2 contributions
how much is the ticket?
MAKANMAKAN
Enfield, UK243 contributions
Yes it's completely free just a stiff climb. The down side is there is no wheel chair access because there are stairs at periods.
