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Coryton Cove
Secluded sand and shingle cove east of Dawlish with red cliffs, rock pools, beach huts, and easy coastal path links to town amenities and railway views.
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Dawlish Seafront
Stroll the iconic sea wall beside Brunel’s railway, enjoy sandy bays and rock pools, or relax with views across Lyme Bay at this classic Devon seafront.
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Dawlish Water Woodland Walks
Gravel paths wind through mixed woodland at Dawlish Water, a peaceful Forestry England site in Haldon Forest. Ideal for wildlife spotting and relaxed walks alongside the stream.
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Dawlish Warren Spit
A sweeping sandy beach in Dawlish Warren boasts Blue Flag waters, dunes, and estuary views, ideal for swimming, paddling, and walks along the promenade with easy train access.
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Red Rock
This striking Devon beach features red sandstone cliffs, natural arches at Langstone Rock, and golden sands ideal for walks, rock pooling, and enjoying train views along the sea wall.
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Dawlish Arts Festival
A longstanding community-driven celebration of music, visual arts, performance and literature in the heart of this Devon seaside town.
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Funder Park
Funder Park sits right on the beachfront in Dawlish Warren, a stretch of coastline known for its sandy shores and proximity to the Exe Estuary. This
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The Paint Hub
A pottery painting cafe in Dawlish Warren offering hands-on creative sessions for all ages, with options to make personalised items and enjoy refreshments on site.
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Dawlish Warren Beach
A guide to the sandy shores, wildlife spots and family pursuits along this Devon coastline, blending seaside downtime with nearby trails and amusements.
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Dawlish’s Black Swans: Grace on the Brook
A glimpse into Dawlish’s black swans reveals their century-old roots and everyday allure along The Brook, complete with viewing spots and live streams.
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Crossing the Exe: Starcross Ferry
A ten-minute skim across the estuary joins Starcross’s railway hum to Exmouth’s beachfront bustle, with mudbanks alive underfoot and seals popping up alongside.
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The South Devon Railway Sea Wall at Dawlish
Brunel’s coastal engineering feat threads the South Devon Railway through Dawlish, blending Victorian ambition with relentless Devon seas for a route that captivates rail enthusiasts and walkers alike.
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Black Swan Festival Dawlish
Arts events blend with Devon’s seaside setting at this annual festival, offering theatre, music and hands-on sessions in Dawlish.
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Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve: Sand Dunes and Seabirds on Devon’s Edge
Wildlife thrives amid shifting sands and tidal pools at this Devon reserve, where boardwalks lead to rare orchids and migrant birds.
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Exe Estuary Trail from Dawlish
A flat, traffic-free route traces the estuary’s curve, revealing saltmarshes and wading birds on a straightforward out-and-back stroll.
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Exploring Dawlish Museum: Layers of Local Legacy
A compact trove of Devon’s seaside stories, Dawlish Museum packs decades of town lore into a Georgian house overlooking the river.
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