Welcome to our website

We are a local, independent charity dedicated to looking after some of Torbay's most important wildlife and heritage sites. Our aims are to protect land, conserve nature and strengthen the bonds between the people and the natural world of Torbay.

We manage 1750 acres of country parks, nature reserves, woodland, farmland and coastline in Torbay, including Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Cockington Country Park, Occombe Farm and the Seashore Centre as well as much of the English Riviera Geopark.

Browse though our website to have a look at our current projects, get involved with our events, volunteer, or join as a member...

What's New

THREE YEAR FORT RESTORATION WORK IS CAPPED OFF
15th December
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust's three year programme of work to restore Napoleonic fortifications at Berry Head National Nature Reserve comes to an end this week as the final capstone is put in place. Read more >

LAUNCH OF PLAN TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR TORBAY
8th December
A strategic plan that champions a future green network across Torbay is being launched by conservation charity Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.

HEAD TO THE FARM FOR UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS
1st December
Lessons in sausage-making, cake-baking and even planting a tree are among the ideas offered by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust for unique gifts this Christmas. Read more >

DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST JANUARY - MARCH EVENTS & NEWSLETTER
29th November
Hot off the press! Our latest events & newsletter are out now ... read more >

CHARITIES CHIP IN FOR GREENER FUTURE
28th November
The partnership between Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust combines the latest technology and our oldest source of fuel - wood. Read more >>

TORBAY OPTS FOR TRANQUIL BURIAL ALTERNATIVE
28th November
More than 200 local people have now opted for woodland burial overlooking Tor Bay

NEW PATHWAY LEADS TO IMPROVED WOODLAND FOR TORBAY
24th November
Over 3000 metres of pathway improvement work is being carried out in Scadson Woods, Paignton Read more >

YOUNG BOY CAMPAIGNS FOR LOCAL CRABS
5th November
A budding young conservationist has begun an awareness campaign locally to help protect crabs after a trip to a local crabbing site sparked concerns.

ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK FILM SHOWN AT PARIS UNESCO CONFERENCE
4th November

TRUST UNVEILS PROPOSALS FOR MAIDENCOMBE
25th October
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust is launching a consultation process to discuss new proposals for Maidencombe, including a new visitor centre, village hall and four houses - at a public meeting on Tuesday 25 October.

NEW SOLAR POWER STATION FOR OCCOMBE FARM
12th September
Occombe Farm, Paignton, is now home to the largest solar power station in South Devon following the installation of over 500 new solar panels on their barn roofs.