Beaches
Seaside award
Blue Flag award
Marine Conservation Society
Dawlish Warren
Dawlish Warren Golden sands backed by sand dunes.This award winning beach entices families to enjoy either a traditional seaside holiday or an idyllic day out on one of the UK's top 5 beaches.
Dawlish Warren facilities symbols
 
Dawlish Town Beach
Within a short walk from the town centre, Dawlish Town Beach is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. Take a boat trip around the bay and spot the dolphins or see if you can catch a mackerel for tea off the breakwater.
Dawlish Town Beach facilities symbols
Seaside award
Coryton Cove Dawlish
Rock pools to explore, occasional sightings of dolphins coupled with a secluded sandy award-winning beach.
Coryton Cove Dawlish facilities symbols
Seaside award
Teignmouth Town Beach
A long sandy beach stretching all the way from the mouth of the River Teign east towards Dawlish. With the added attraction of the grand Victorian Pier, the beach offers the ulitmate setting for a day beside the sea.
Teignmouth Town Beach facilities symbols
 
River Back Beach, Teignmouth
River Back Beach, Teignmouth Located on the estuary side of the town this charming beach transports you to days gone by. Local fisherman mend nets, sand eels are caught, boats bob up and down with the tide and children splash and play. Take time to relax, breathe in the sea air and watch the world go by.
River Back Beach, Teignmouth facilities symbols
Marine Conservation Society
Shaldon Beach
Shaldon Beach A mix of shingle and sand, the beach gently shelves towards the estuary mouth. Incredibly popular with local families Shaldon Beach is perfect for those wishing to have an unforgettable day on one of South Devon’s most atmospheric beaches.
Shaldon Beach facilities symbols
Seaside award
Marine Conservation Society
Ness Beach
Ness Beach Ness Cove nestles in between the magnificent red cliffs of South Devon, which can only be accessed via an original smugglers tunnel. A shingle beach sloping gently towards the sea, safe bathing, glistening rock pools at low tide, watercraft access lane and superb views all add up to something for everyone.
Ness Beach facilities symbols
Dog Walkers - please note dogs are welcome but certain restrictions are in force on certain areas of the beach at Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren and Shaldon beaches. Between 1st May and 30th September dogs are not permitted on certain sections. For more information, contact the Tourist Information Centre.



Key to the symbols used on this page
Blue Flag logo The Blue Flag is a symbol of high environmental standards as well as a good santitary and safety facilities at the beach
Seaside Award logo The Seaside Award acknowleges those beaches with good management which are clean, safe and display up-to-date information to the public. This distinctive yellow and blue flag award is only given to beaches that are clean, safe and have water quality that meets European legislation
Marine Conservation Society logo Marine Conservation Society

Car park Car park
Toilets Toilets
Disabled toilets Disabled toilets
Beach wheelchair available for daily hire Beach wheelchair available for daily hire
Shower facilities Shower facilities
First aid room - May to September First aid room - May to September
Lifeguards - May to September Lifeguards - May to September
Disabled access to the beach Disabled access to the beach
No dogs - May to September No dogs - May to September
Deckchairs Deckchairs
Cafes / Licenced Family Restaurants / Refreshments Cafes / Licenced Family Restaurants / Refreshments
Amusements Amusements
Free Summer Entertainment programme - July & August Free Summer Entertainment programme - July & August
National Nature Reserve National Nature Reserve
Railway Station Railway Station
Tourist Information (may be seasonal) Tourist Information (may be seasonal)
Beach side refreshment kiosk Beach side refreshment kiosk
Beach Hut hire Beach Hut hire available from the TIC
Pleasure Boat Cruises Pleasure Boat Cruises
Easy access Easy access from all main roads, good public transport links from main line stations and bus terminals
Ferry Ferry


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