Elberry Cove

Elberry Cove is a quiet shingle and rock cove tucked between the headland south of Broadsands and the cliffs above Brixham, reachable on foot along the coast path from either direction. The cove sits below wooded cliffs and is small enough to feel private without being inaccessible, with the South West Coast Path making it a natural stopping point on the walk between Broadsands and Churston or Brixham. There are no facilities at the cove itself, though the Churston Court pub at Churston Ferrers is a short walk inland and provides a practical reward at the end of a coastal walk. The water is clear and reasonably sheltered, and a water ski lane operates in the bay during the summer season.

Dogs are welcome at Elberry Cove year round with no restrictions, making it a directly useful option during the summer months when the neighbouring Broadsands Beach operates a seasonal ban. The shingle and rock composition means it is accessible at all tidal states, and the coast path connections in both directions give plenty of scope for a longer outing. It is a low-key, unfussy cove without the facilities or footfall of Broadsands, and for dog owners that is largely the point. The walk from Broadsands car park along the green and the coast path to reach Elberry takes around fifteen minutes.