A picturesque beach stretching for just over a mile between Boat Cove and Langstone Rock, Dawlish Beach is the perfect escape from the town. With a long promenade extending the length of the beach, Dawlish provides an idyllic spot for a stroll. Wave to all those aboard the train running parallel to the promenade, then cast your gaze back to the deep blue sea.
The village of Holcombe is a short walk away so park in the village and walk down Smugglers Lane under the railway line to the cove. It's a quiet spot made up of shingle and sand with the dramatic red cliffs above. Dogs are welcome year round.
Sailing, swimming, rowing and fishing are all but a few things likely to grab your attention at Shaldon Beach. With a wealth of activity and events throughout the year, this beach provides plenty of entertainment in the prettiest of packages. Parking and eateries are available nearby.
This secluded beach can only be reached through an old smugglers tunnel down a sloping path and steps. It's sheltered due to the surrounding cliffs and mainly comprises of shingle. Great for swimming and fishing, there is no lifegaurd cover. Dogs are welcome year round and there is ample parking close by.
A personal favourite of Agatha Christie, you could be forgiven for thinking Ansteys Cove was plucked from the pages of a fairy tale. Nestled in quintessential English Riviera coastline, this beautiful shingle beach enjoys the benefits of nearby parking, a cafe and shop, whilst maintaining a peaceful solitude that'll leave you transfixed.
Where lush woodland meets the sea, Babbacombe Bay's elegant shingle arc beach is a place of beauty. A stone's throw from the vivacity of one of Britain's greatest seaside resorts, visitors will fall in love with the bay's clear waters and calm vibe. There are steps and a slipway leading down to the beach and parking is available nearby. Dogs are welcome.
Also known as Gentleman's Cove, Coryton Cove offers a unique seaside sanctuary punctuated with multi-coloured beach huts and backed by Dawlish's striking red cliffs. Just a short distance from the town, the shoreline is mere moments away and if you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin breaking the surface of the water whilst you dip your toes in the sea.
The Blue Flag Dawlish Warren beach is an internationally recognised nature reserve. Famed for its ecological importance, Dawlish Warren beach is backed by dunes and sprawls for over a mile of sand and sea. As popular amongst wildfowl as it is amongst men, the beach is also protected by RNLI lifeguards in the summer. Can get busy in summer.
A short drive north of Babbacombe you will find Maidencombe beach. A dog-friendly sandy cove complete with cafe, Maidencombe offers tranquillity and respite amongst stunning scenery.
The multi-award winning Oddicombe beach is popular with everyone from surfers chasing their best wave to families with young ones creating the mightiest of sandcastle forts. Clean, well-provisioned and easily accessible. There is also a lifeguard service during the summer months.
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4 June 2025
A picturesque beach stretching for just over a mile between Boat Cove and Langstone Rock, Dawlish Beach is the perfect escape from the town. With a long promenade extending the length of the beach, Dawlish provides an idyllic spot for a stroll. Wave to all those aboard the train running parallel to the promenade, then cast your gaze back to the deep blue sea.
18 September 2022
The village of Holcombe is a short walk away so park in the village and walk down Smugglers Lane under the railway line to the cove. It's a quiet spot made up of shingle and sand with the dramatic red cliffs above. Dogs are welcome year round.
17 June 2019
Sailing, swimming, rowing and fishing are all but a few things likely to grab your attention at Shaldon Beach. With a wealth of activity and events throughout the year, this beach provides plenty of entertainment in the prettiest of packages. Parking and eateries are available nearby.
28 April 2019
This secluded beach can only be reached through an old smugglers tunnel down a sloping path and steps. It's sheltered due to the surrounding cliffs and mainly comprises of shingle. Great for swimming and fishing, there is no lifegaurd cover. Dogs are welcome year round and there is ample parking close by.
A personal favourite of Agatha Christie, you could be forgiven for thinking Ansteys Cove was plucked from the pages of a fairy tale. Nestled in quintessential English Riviera coastline, this beautiful shingle beach enjoys the benefits of nearby parking, a cafe and shop, whilst maintaining a peaceful solitude that'll leave you transfixed.
Where lush woodland meets the sea, Babbacombe Bay's elegant shingle arc beach is a place of beauty. A stone's throw from the vivacity of one of Britain's greatest seaside resorts, visitors will fall in love with the bay's clear waters and calm vibe. There are steps and a slipway leading down to the beach and parking is available nearby. Dogs are welcome.
Also known as Gentleman's Cove, Coryton Cove offers a unique seaside sanctuary punctuated with multi-coloured beach huts and backed by Dawlish's striking red cliffs. Just a short distance from the town, the shoreline is mere moments away and if you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin breaking the surface of the water whilst you dip your toes in the sea.
The Blue Flag Dawlish Warren beach is an internationally recognised nature reserve. Famed for its ecological importance, Dawlish Warren beach is backed by dunes and sprawls for over a mile of sand and sea. As popular amongst wildfowl as it is amongst men, the beach is also protected by RNLI lifeguards in the summer. Can get busy in summer.
A short drive north of Babbacombe you will find Maidencombe beach. A dog-friendly sandy cove complete with cafe, Maidencombe offers tranquillity and respite amongst stunning scenery.
The multi-award winning Oddicombe beach is popular with everyone from surfers chasing their best wave to families with young ones creating the mightiest of sandcastle forts. Clean, well-provisioned and easily accessible. There is also a lifeguard service during the summer months.