We enter the fishing port of Brixham past the villages of Galmpton and Churston


We enter the fishing port of Brixham along the coast from the picturesque but pebbly Elbury Cove beach and pretty Fishcombe cove by sea and past the villages of Galmpton and Churston by road. Brixham has a long seafaring history made famous with the arrival of William of Orange in 1688.
A statue commemorating this event can be found at the inner harbour. It is thought that the name "Brixham" probably came from Brioc's village . Brioc was an old English personal name and ham is an ancient term for village.
Walking in the opposite direction takes us past the marina with it's elegant apartments to the Breakwater and its beach, which is popular with scuba divers. A short distance along is Shoalstone pool, a swimming pool dependant on the tide. Taking the road past the pool will get you to Berryhead, once a Napoleanic fort, now home to a large colony of seabirds which can be viewed via remote control camera at the visitors centre situated in the car park. A stroll along to the end of the fortress will give you some magnificent views of the surrounding coastline. Berryhead also houses a lighthouse and has a navigation beacon for aircraft. Following the path along the seafront finds us at the large fish market where the many local trawlers sell their catch.

Back in Brixham you will find a host of shops and can enjoy the local seafood and homemade ice-cream.

The colourful scene at Brixham Harbour includes private boats, trawlers and seagulls.

Dolphins have been spotted in the waters around Torbay, seen here by the breakwater just off shore, they follow the boats out to sea.

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