Royal Terrace Gardens
Rock Walk

Around the time of construction of the Princess Pier and Gardens, and the widening of Torbay Road, a raised walk was laid out, running along the foot of the towering cliff of Waldon Hill. This became known as Royal Terrace Gardens and is also referred to as Rock Walk.

Originally the Gardens, opened in 1893, were festooned with sub-tropical plants. Today, palms yucca and other exotics continue to line the networks of paths, along with a wide variety of shrubs and trees.

In 2008 a new survey on Rock Walk revealed that parts of the cliff face are more dangerous than first thought and would need extensive works.

The original cost to do repairs to the Rock Walk was estimated at £1.5 million and actually costing double the amount at £3 million. It opened to the public on the 02/10/10 and is an important attraction for the bay.