Torbay is one of the most grown-up corners of Mature Westcountry Singles. Most of our members around the bay are over 55, and in Torquay the over-65s are the largest group of all. If you are looking for dating in Torquay or Paignton with people who have lived a bit, share your sense of humour and would rather talk than swipe, this is a good place to be.
The English Riviera is famous as somewhere people come for a week. Our members are the other sort: people who chose the bay for good, or never left it.
Three towns, one long seafront
The three towns run into one another round a single sweep of coast, so a match in Brixham is rarely more than a short drive from a match in Torquay. Each still has its own character.
Torquay
The biggest of the three and the one with the most members. The harbour, the marina and the gardens along the front give you an easy, public spot for a first hello, and Babbacombe and the cliffs above Oddicombe beach are a short hop away when you want something quieter.
Paignton
Paignton's members are almost all in their late fifties and older, split evenly between those aged 55 to 64 and those past 65. The pier, Paignton Green and the long walk round to Preston Sands are flat and friendly, which counts for a lot if your knees have opinions about hills.
Brixham
A working fishing town with a handful of members of its own, and a good reason for people from the other two towns to cross the bay. The harbour is always busy, and the walk out to Berry Head gives you sea views on every side.
Say hello to Devon singles over 50
Some of the members who live in Devon. Join to see who is closest to the bay.
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ID verified Happy Sandi, 70
Barnstaple
Someone who is honest, single. trust worthy. likes going out, enjoys family life. interesting. enjoys. like animals and someone with a good sense of humour.
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Mark, 59
Alphington
I am out going non smoker Love to travel to sunny climate Love traveling in general
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ID verified AGDEVON, 74
Totnes
I enjoy walking in the countryside with my dog, especially in the sunshine. Listen to and enjoy a diverse range of music.
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Linny, 60
Alphington
I am fun to be with, I am 60 years young. Looking to meet someone special.
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ID verified PAUL, 61
Paignton
At 6'1", I'm ready to embrace the thrill of new experiences. Whether it's cooking up a storm at home or exploring the great outdoors, I believe life is best enjoyed with great company. I'm a social soul who loves a good movie night or a hike along the stunning Devon coastline. If you're up for casual dating that could lead to something deeper, let's create some unforgettable memories together!
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An older, settled crowd, and that is the appeal
Torbay leans older than almost anywhere else on the site. Across Torquay and Paignton, the people over 65 outnumber every other age group, with those aged 55 to 64 close behind. Members in their forties are few.
There is a pattern worth knowing in Torquay. The women there are spread fairly evenly from their mid forties upwards, while the men are mostly over 65. So if you are a woman in your fifties, widen your age range a little and include Paignton, Newton Abbot and the villages inland. If you are a man in your seventies, you will find the bay a sociable place to be single. Our page on dating over 70 has more for anyone in that bracket, and dating over 60 covers the decade before it.
Torquay dating out of season
Summer on the bay is lovely and crowded. The quieter months are when local dating really comes into its own: the seafront is yours, the car parks have spaces and a long lunch does not need booking weeks ahead. A winter of easy messages can turn into a spring of walks, and nobody has to shout over a holiday crowd.
If you have searched for Torbay singles nights or speed dating in Torquay, you will know what is on changes with the seasons. Online, the people near you are here all year.
Easy first meetings around the bay
| Where | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Torquay harbour and Princess Gardens | Central, busy, benches everywhere, and simple to find for someone driving in. |
| Cockington village and country park | A gentle walk inland from Livermead, with thatched cottages and shade on a hot day. |
| Paignton seafront to Preston | Level going along the sea wall, and you can turn back whenever the conversation suggests a cup of tea. |
| Brixham harbour | Boats coming and going give you something to talk about if nerves strike. |
| Berry Head | For two walkers who would rather stride than sit. Go in daylight and keep to the main paths. |
For more ideas across the region, see our first date ideas for over 50s. Whatever you choose, meet in public, tell a friend where you are going and get yourself there and home. The safety page explains the rest, including the alert you get when a new contact tries to hurry you off the site.
Towns and villages we cover around Torbay
- Torquay
- Paignton
- Brixham
- Babbacombe
- St Marychurch
- Shaldon
- Teignmouth
- Newton Abbot
- Kingskerswell
- Totnes
- Dartmouth
- Kingswear
The bay sits within our wider mature dating in Devon page, and Exeter is under an hour up the road for anyone happy to travel; see Exeter. Every area we cover is on our locations page.
Questions about dating in Torbay
Are there many older singles in Torquay?
Yes. Torquay is one of the older towns on the site, and the over-65s are its largest group of members. Most of the rest are in their late fifties and early sixties.
Can I meet people from Paignton and Brixham as well as Torquay?
Of course. Set your search by distance rather than by a single town and you will see members from all three, plus Newton Abbot and the villages around the bay.
Is it safe to meet someone from a dating site in Torbay?
Meeting someone new is as safe as the habits you bring to it. Chat on the site first, meet somewhere public in daylight, and use the block and report buttons if anyone makes you uneasy. Our moderators check profiles and act on reports.
Someone on the bay is hoping to meet you
Make your profile tonight and see the Torbay singles who live a short drive away.
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