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Dawlish Warren is the ultimate family seaside resort - built on a spit of sand with the Exe estuary on one side and the sea on the other with golden sands and clean bathing waters. It has all the attractions of a traditional holiday getaway but in an outstanding natural environment. Dawlish Warren has it's own train station meaning it's easily assessed from elsewhere in the country via Exeter, and it's makes a great base for further South Devon exploration.
Essentially a sandy spit, the natural processes of the sea working against the coast formed Dawlish Warren. In recent history Dawlish Warren was developed as the railway brought in more visitors keen to enjoy the beaches along the South Devon coast, and today manages to be both an outstanding nature reserve and family orientated seaside resort. There are now a number of holiday parks in the surrounding area, which provide a perfect alternative to hotels or B&Bs for families who want lots of things to keep them occupied.
Dawlish Warren Beach is a Blue Flag beach meaning its meets the highest water quality standards – so you can be sure if you’re swimming or taking part in a range of watersports, the whole family is safe. The long sandy beach and sand dunes make it a great family beach; during the summer lifeguards are also on duty and you can also hire beach huts, parasols and deck chairs. If you want to try out some watersports try Exe Adventures who run local activities and events, as well as hiring kayaks and stand up paddle boards.
Just off the beach you will find a host of family amusements, attractions, activities, restaurants, pubs and more – from go karts, adventure golf, children’s play area and more, so Dawlish Warren is the perfect family holiday resort.
Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve is over 500 acres of protected grassland, sand dunes, mudflats and centres home to over 600 different species of plants and over 23,000 wildfowl and wading birds –so if you like bird watching, it's the best place to be. The onsite Visitor Centre has guided walks and events for all ages throughout the year.
Full of family friendly accommodation, Dawlish Warren has a wealth of Holiday Parks, hotels, self catering cottages and B&B’s to chose from. Find accomodation in Dawlish Warren here.
Eating out at Dawlish Warren is a reliable and traditional experience, with restaurants serving a good range of home-cooked dishes made with local ingredients and served up with a typically warm Devonian welcome. And don’t worry about taking the kids to a restaurant – they’ll be made to feel as welcome as the adults with special kid’s menus available at most establishments.
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Exeter
The Exe Estuary is of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl, supporting 1000s of birds. One of the best opportunities to view the wildlife of the estuary is at the the RSPB's two nature reserves.
Holcombe, Teignmouth
A small cove situated at the base of the cliffs between Teignmouth and Dawlish. A small isolated beach used primarily by local residents.
Starcross
EXE ADVENTURES is South Devon's mobile outdoor adventure centre, with a 15 seat minibus and trailer of equipment groups can get picked up and taken to adventure activity locations for fun activities and get returned home afterwards. Advanced booking…
Dawlish
Rock pools to explore, occasional sightings of dolphins, brightly coloured painted beach huts, coupled with a sandy beach makes Coryton Cove a perfect day out.
Dawlish
Dawlish Warren Beach is one of South Devon's top family beaches. A long sandy beach, distinctive sand dunes, an internationally recognised nature reserve and clean safe bathing waters.
Turn a regular day out into a full-blown adventure!
For young detectives and adults who never grew up. Treasure Trails are a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.…
Dawlish Warren
The family beach resort with shops, amusements, go-karts, adventure golf, pubs and accommodation. A birdwatcher's paradise - Something for everyone 365 days/year! Miles of beach and sand dunes backed by the 500 acre National Nature Reserve and golf…
Dawlish
The first part of this walk is along the sea wall (no cycling) above the beach and adjacent to the busy Great Western railway line. This flat path takes you into Dawlish Warren, past the Red Rock Cafe. This part is one and a half miles, however…
Dawlish
In the centre of Dawlish is The Lawn; a focal point of the town and seafront The Lawn is dominated by open, well maintained grass and a gentle stream know as The Brook or Dawlish Waters. At the far end of The Lawn you’ll find a bowling green and…
Dawlish
Dawlish Countryside Park is a 65 acre public open space and countryside park which offers wild countryside and a home to native plant and wildlife species including wildflower grassland, scrub, woodland and cirl buntings.
The Countryside park…
Dawlish Warren
Dawlish Warren has a wide selection of places to eat and drink.
Dawlish Warren
The Visitor Centre has a range of displays which tell you more about Dawlish Warren. A bird watching hide is situated about a mile north-east of the Visitor Centre.
Exeter
The Exe Valley is a long distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley.
Dawlish Warren
Bed & BreakfastSandays is conveniently located in the heart of Dawlish Warren, on the Exe Estuary Trail. 2 minutes level walk from beaches, amenities, nature reserve, links golf course & bus/train services. Cyclists & walkers welcome. Free parking & wifi
Dawlish
Dawlish has a wide selection of places to eat and drink.
Dawlish
Bed & Breakfast
AwardThe Beeches is a spacious modern home offering quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation on a quiet road with sea views and just a 10 min walk down the hill to the town and beach.
Various
With regular trains seven days a week, the Riviera Line is great for all kinds of trips, whether its arriving at your holiday destination, shopping, exploring the countryside or connecting to different parts of the county.
Dawlish
Dawlish and Dawlish Warren has a wide selection of places to stay.
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