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Paignton Devon Map

Traditional county: Devon · Unitary authority: Torbay · Region: South West

Explore Paignton, Devon with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Paignton map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Paignton, Devon

How to Use This Paignton, Devon Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Paignton, Devon, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of Devon or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Paignton and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

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PlacePaignton
Traditional CountyDevon
Unitary AuthorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude50.436027
Longitude-3.567763
Place TypeTown

About Paignton

Paignton, a jewel on Devon's coast, basks in the gentle curve of Tor Bay, its landscape shaped by the enduring sea and the fertile soil of the surrounding countryside. It lies 4.5 km south-west of Torquay (from Torquay: bearing 215°T, OS grid SX 887 607), and is situated east-north-east of Collaton St Mary village. Historically, Paignton's fortunes were tied to agriculture and fishing, its early existence a quiet murmur against the grander narratives of the region. The very air here carries a salt tang, a reminder of the centuries when its harbour was a vital artery for trade and sustenance, a modest hub where the bounty of the ocean met the produce of the land, fostering a resilient local economy that has adapted through changing tides. The spirit of Paignton is perhaps best captured in its vibrant promenade, a place where the bright flutter of deckchair awnings mingles with the cries of gulls, a scene imbued with a particular holiday cheer. While grand cathedrals are absent, the town boasts a charming pier, a Victorian relic that offers a delightful glimpse into a more leisurely past, its wooden planks worn smooth by generations of strollers. The annual Paignton Festival, a summer spectacle of parades and entertainment, draws crowds eager to partake in the town's convivial atmosphere, a tradition that speaks to a deep-seated love of community and shared celebration. Though no world-renowned authors or musicians hail from Paignton, its appeal lies in its ability to offer a simple, sun-drenched pleasure, a place where the rhythms of the sea and the warmth of its people create a lasting impression.

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About This Paignton Map Page

Explore Paignton, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.436027, -3.567763. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.