Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Overview
Statusin use
LocaleBabbacombe, Torquay, England, United Kingdom
Service
TypeFunicular
History
OpenedApril 1, 1926 (1926-04-01)
Technical
Line length720-foot (220 m)
Number of tracksDouble track
Track gauge5 ft 8 in (1,727 mm)
Maximum incline1 in 2.83

Babbacombe Cliff Railway, also known as the Babbacombe Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway in the town of Torquay in the English county of Devon. It links Babbacombe Downs with Oddicombe Beach. The line formerly ran every day between 09:30 and 17:30, with a closure period in winter for maintenance. A bell is rung 30 and 15 minutes before closing.