South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)

Torquay, England, United Kingdom

12.8 miles (20.7 km) · 2,148 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe) route traverses 12.8 miles through Torquay, England, United Kingdom. Elevation gain totals 2,148 feet, with 1,833 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 1.6 miles, gaining 110 feet. The course averages 170 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 75% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 8.7 out of 10, placing it in the 58.35th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in England.