Beach Type

Sand & shingle

Facilities

Cafe/restaurant
Shops
First-aid post
Slip-way
Toilets
Camp site
Toilets for the disabled
Caravan park and a summer entertainment programme

Activities

Swimming

Nature and Wildlife

Guided walks around the Nature Reserve with the Rangers. Walk along the South West Coastal Path to Dawlish.

Parking

Around 1400 car parking spaces are available for a fee including disabled spaces.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily at regular intervals by Teignbridge District Council Resort Staff and litter bins are provided.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from 1st April - 30th September.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Dawlish
County: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.599, -3.43717
Postcode: EX7 0NF
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

A379 From Exeter. Pedestrian access only to the beach via slip-way or steps.

Public Transport

Dawlish Warren Train Station located at entrance to the beach. Regular buses from Newton Abbot and Exeter.

Nearest Railway Stations

Dawlish Warren (Less than half a mile away)
Dawlish (About a mile and a half away)
Exmouth (Approx. 2 miles away)
Starcross (Approx. 2 miles away)
Lympstone Village (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Dawlish Tourist Information Centre The Lawn Dawlish Tel: 01626 215665 Web site: www.teignbridge.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Dawlish