Make a day of it
The coast path is on the doorstep.
Churston sits in one of the loveliest corners of Torbay — quiet coves, old woodland, a steam railway and Agatha Christie’s Greenway are all within minutes of the farm shop. Fill a basket, then go exploring.
The Churston walk
Through the woods to Churston Cove
The classic here: a short woodland walk from the shop down to a quiet shingle cove, with the option of carrying on along the coast path into Brixham. Best done with a pasty in hand.
Start at the farm shop
Park up (it's free), grab a coffee from Caroline's Kitchen and pick up a pasty or a picnic from the deli counter for the walk.
Into Churston woods
Cross into the old woodland of The Grove, where the paths wind downhill through the trees towards the sea.
Down to Churston Cove
The woods open out onto a quiet shingle cove with clear, sheltered water — one of the bay's best-kept secrets.
Carry on, or head back
Pick up the South West Coast Path round to Fishcombe Cove and into Brixham harbour, or wander back up through the trees to the shop.
Before you set off
- Pick up a pasty, a coffee and something for the beach from the farm shop
- Proper footwear — the woodland paths are uneven and can be muddy after rain
- Dogs love this one — bring the lead for the coves
- Free parking at the shop while you stock up
While you’re here
Four more reasons to linger
Broadsands
Minutes down the road: a wide, gently-shelving beach with its famous rows of beach huts — one of the easiest family swims in the bay.
Elberry Cove
The quieter shingle cove next door, backed by woods — said to have been one of Agatha Christie's favourite swimming spots.
Dartmouth Steam Railway
Churston has its own stop on the heritage steam line between Paignton and Kingswear, where the ferry crosses to Dartmouth. Check running days before you travel.
Greenway
Agatha Christie's much-loved holiday home above the River Dart, now cared for by the National Trust — just across the peninsula, with its own halt on the steam line. Book ahead.
Opening times, running days and tides all change with the seasons — check ahead with each attraction before you travel.
Heading for the beach? We’ll pack the picnic.
Telephone ahead and we’ll have a hamper packed to your exact requirements — pasties, local cheeses, something sweet — ready to collect on your way past.
Visit Churston
Start the day at Churston.
Breakfast at Caroline's Kitchen, a basket from the farm shop, then the woods, the coves or the steam railway — all from one free car park.
Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham
Devon TQ5 0LL