Extracted from
The Volunteers - http://www.stmarychurchdag.co.uk DAG
Maidencombe
The
ancient settlement of Maidencombe is a picturesque long shore hamlet on
the northern boundary of Torbay characterized by thatched buildings and
open countryside with spectacular Red Devon cliffs reaching down to the
sea. The settlement has a long history mentioned in the Doomsday Book
and is one of the last few undeveloped Coombes in Torbay. Records show
that the area, which boasts a beach cafe as well as a car park and
toilets, has been popular with locals and tourist since at least the
thirties. Residents have enjoyed the use of these facilities for decades
and feel privileged to live in such a beautiful rural location, which
lies in an area designated as a Heritage Coastline and through which the
South West Coast Path passes.
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Lack
of investment and neglect by the previous leaseholder tenant (legal
action resulted in the forfeiture of lease). Along with vandalism and a
major landslide in 2001, the facilities at Maidencombe beach required
urgent attention. Maidencombe Residents Association extensively
canvassed residents as to future arrangements for the area.
There
was overwhelming support for the transfer of the land to the Torbay
Coast and Countryside Trust managers of some coastal farmland in
Maidencombe. The residents Association held discussions with councilors
and the Trust. The idea was adopted and the transfer took place in April
2003. Maidencombe Orchard and Beach Project in conjunction with
Maidencombe Residents Association, Torbay & Coast Countryside Trust,
businesses and the local community
In 2003,
Maidencombe residents, Torbay & Coast Countryside Trust helped by St
Marychurch Action Group open up the vista view cleaned up the car park
and watercourse. Large amounts of rubbish were removed and improvements
appreciated by locals and visitors.
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