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Torbay

(ˌtɔːˈbeɪ)
n
1. (Placename) a unitary authority in SW England, in Devon, consisting of Torquay and two neighbouring coastal resorts. Pop: 131 300 (2003 est). Area: 63 sq km (24 sq miles)
2. (Placename) Also: Tor Bay an inlet of the English Channel on the coast of SW England, near Torquay
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Tor•bay

(ˈtɔrˈbeɪ, -ˌbeɪ)

n.
a borough in S Devonshire, in SW England: seaside resort. 117,700.
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As well as Tenby's Castle Beach coming out on top, Wales also had another seven beaches in the top 40 - Marloes Sands and Rhossili made the top 10, Barmouth was at number 12, Porth Iago at 22, Swanlake Bay at 26, Tor Bay at 36 and Mwnt at 37.
As well as Tenby's Castle Beach coming out on top, Wales also had another seven beaches in the top 40 - Marloes Sands and Rhossili made the top ten, Barmouth was at number 12, Porth Iago was at 22, Swanlake Bay at 26, Tor Bay at 36 and Mwnt at 37.
Tor Bay Harbour Authority said: "This really illustrates the risk of littering and the need for cleaner coasts."
TOR BAY, GOWER To get to Tor Bay you'll need to walk along a cliff-top path, but once there, you'll find a sandy, sheltered beach.
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at charging around, tuck into the acks on site such as Marshfield ry ice-cream before chilling out ming pool overlooking the s of Tor Bay beach.
It's a seven-mile trip which provides glorious views of a shimmering Tor Bay on one side, and hundreds of yachts and cruisers on the beautiful River Dart on the other.
Gower is also home to some great beaches and the entire family can enjoy walks around Oxwich Bay, Three Cliffs Bay and Tor Bay.
During the Napoleonic Wars naval ships found the clay in Tor Bay ideal for anchoring during sorties against the French and many officers installed their wives in houses around the inner harbour.