Teignmouth to Dawlish Railway Walk
Teignmouth to Dawlish Railway Walk
Teignmouth to Dawlish Railway Walk
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Alison H
Ballachulish, UK183 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We walked this section of the costal path today, beautiful weather and we were looking forward to the views. We walked along to the end of Teignmouth beech. Little did we know that was the last sea view we would have as the Dawlish section is closed for repairs. There should have been some information at that spot or before as we would have had a drink at the Salty Dog and gone back. No one wants to walk down a busy road and tracks with no views when there are so many other beautiful walks in Devon
Written 14 September 2023
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k r
Teignmouth, UK2,715 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We have walked this stretch of the coast path quite a few times. It is not too strenuous, from Teignmouth it is level along the beach or sea wall. There is a steady climb up Smugglers Lane, then a shorth stretch along the main Dawlish Road. Once back onto footpaths there is one dip down and climb back up over the cliffs. A section along the quiet Old Teignmouth Road brings you to Lea Mount overlooking Dawlish.
With a short diversion we often call into the Smugglers Inn at the halfway point, the carvery there is good.
With a short diversion we often call into the Smugglers Inn at the halfway point, the carvery there is good.
Written 11 December 2024
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big-blue-eyes
England, UK2,021 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
We walked from Dawlish going down Smugglers Lane stopping for coffee at The Salty Dog cafe then walking under the railway to the sea wall. A beautiful walk all the way to Teignmouth, with the trains going past and the sea on the other side it must be a pretty unique walk. Very enjoyable.
Written 16 July 2018
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LisaTakesTrips
London, UK163 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It's a lovely walk from Teignmouth to Dawlish, though it's worth pointing out that to do the whole walk to Dawlish does include a bit of hill along the coastal path. Lovely views, not too taxing, great rewards in Dawlish such as ice cream!
Written 31 May 2019
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Devonia
Exeter, UK40 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
I am completely biased. I walk along the wall every day as far as Holcombe. Come rain or shine I love the ever changing landscape.
The walk to Holcombe from Teignmouth is about 30-40 mins. From there you'll have to stop off at the Salty Dog Cafe/Shack and have a coffee (and free cookie) before walking on up Smugglers Lane, along the Teignmouth road before getting back on to the SW coast pass. From there it's another 45-60 mins into Dawlish. Some steep sections between Holcombe and Dawlish but lovely views along the way.
On rough days when the tide is in the waves are enormous and exhilarating. On calmer sunny days you can see out over to Dorset.
Over the years I've seen pods of dolphins, seals, cormorants and black winged gulls. Bring a rod and you can fish off spray point when the tide is in, or go for a picnic on the beach.
If you time it right you'll also see steam trains - recently the flying scotsman came through. Lots of very happy steam enthusiasts.
This may all change when the sea defenses get renewed but for now this is a truly wonderful walk and highly recommended.
The walk to Holcombe from Teignmouth is about 30-40 mins. From there you'll have to stop off at the Salty Dog Cafe/Shack and have a coffee (and free cookie) before walking on up Smugglers Lane, along the Teignmouth road before getting back on to the SW coast pass. From there it's another 45-60 mins into Dawlish. Some steep sections between Holcombe and Dawlish but lovely views along the way.
On rough days when the tide is in the waves are enormous and exhilarating. On calmer sunny days you can see out over to Dorset.
Over the years I've seen pods of dolphins, seals, cormorants and black winged gulls. Bring a rod and you can fish off spray point when the tide is in, or go for a picnic on the beach.
If you time it right you'll also see steam trains - recently the flying scotsman came through. Lots of very happy steam enthusiasts.
This may all change when the sea defenses get renewed but for now this is a truly wonderful walk and highly recommended.
Written 10 December 2018
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LuciusLandmass
london45 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I've walked and run this route many times over 40 years, beautiful sea views accompanied by the passing of the London to Penzance GWR express beside the path, There's a headland to rest on half way and recently when you reach Smugglers Lane, a pop up cafe, from there it's back the way you came or head up the lane, a steep climb up to the Dawlish Road and from there to Dawlsh beside this busy highway. You could turn back toward Teignmouth until you've climbed the first hill where you'll see a path signposted which will lead you back through field and park to the start of the sea wall.
Don't try the outward sea wall part of this route at high tide, especially spring tides, as waves frequently break over the path, exciting but dangerous.
Don't try the outward sea wall part of this route at high tide, especially spring tides, as waves frequently break over the path, exciting but dangerous.
Written 2 September 2018
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TheTraveller314
Toronto, Canada313 contributions
July 2017 • Family
We were in Teignmouth on summer holiday with our three kids (8, 11, 13) and did the walk from Teignmouth to the centre of Dawlish. We had lunch in Dawlish and then caught the train back to Teignmouth.
It's about 3.5 miles ... most of it is along the sea wall or on paths close to the sea. Some of it is along a busy road that's inland a bit. The inland sections are not well marked. There are little wooden markers on posts here and there, but at one point along the busy road on the way into Dawlish, we had to ask someone who was waiting for the bus because we hadn't seen a sign in a while and were worried that we missed something.
If you were walking at a reasonable pace, the walk would be about 1.5 hours. We took our time and stopped to take lots of pictures of the amazing red cliffs and went down to walk along the sand beach to look at shells and washed up jelly fish. So it took us over 2 hours.
We had a nice lunch in Dawlish and then took the train back. They run frequently and the cost is less than £2 per person.
Parking in Teignmouth can be a challenge. We found street parking on a residential street inland from the train station. There's also a parking lot on Dawlish Road called the Eastcliffe Car Park that has a walking path on the far end of the parking lot that brings you right down to the sea wall. The cost was something like £3 for less than 4 hours and around £4 for more than 4 hours. So it's pretty reasonable and better than many of the other lots close to the beach that have a 2 hour maximum.
It was a great day out!
It's about 3.5 miles ... most of it is along the sea wall or on paths close to the sea. Some of it is along a busy road that's inland a bit. The inland sections are not well marked. There are little wooden markers on posts here and there, but at one point along the busy road on the way into Dawlish, we had to ask someone who was waiting for the bus because we hadn't seen a sign in a while and were worried that we missed something.
If you were walking at a reasonable pace, the walk would be about 1.5 hours. We took our time and stopped to take lots of pictures of the amazing red cliffs and went down to walk along the sand beach to look at shells and washed up jelly fish. So it took us over 2 hours.
We had a nice lunch in Dawlish and then took the train back. They run frequently and the cost is less than £2 per person.
Parking in Teignmouth can be a challenge. We found street parking on a residential street inland from the train station. There's also a parking lot on Dawlish Road called the Eastcliffe Car Park that has a walking path on the far end of the parking lot that brings you right down to the sea wall. The cost was something like £3 for less than 4 hours and around £4 for more than 4 hours. So it's pretty reasonable and better than many of the other lots close to the beach that have a 2 hour maximum.
It was a great day out!
Written 24 July 2017
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TeignmouthViv
Teignmouth, UK24 contributions
July 2015
The route linking Teignmouth and Dawlish is not by any means a marathon but at the end, the walker is justified in feeling a sense of achievement.Start out by Teignmouth's Grand Pier plumb in the centre of the seafront and walk with the sea on your right. It is delightfully flat for the first mile and a half as you pass the lattice railway bridge and leave the resort behind.IMPORTANT. If the tide is high and there are waves breaking on the sea wall you MUST take the inland route up through Eastcliff Meadows and down along the main road to Dawlish. On the sea wall route, Spray Point juts out, an old cliff fall with its top shaved off to make the railway line possible. The rich rusty red cliffs are a constant border till you reach Smugglers Lane. Duck under the railway line (you'll see!) and hope the tide is not high enough to splash you. Steeply up, meet the main road, turn right and then in a short distance again right beside the sign for Derncleugh Gardens. On on the higher road, almost at once, follow the footpath sign on the left which leads up over the hill and gives superb views inland and of the coast to Exmouth further north. Down steeply, over the stream then back up again just as steeply to once more meet the main road.Turn right, hug the hedge past Shell Cove House entrance then turn right into Lee Mount Park to follow the path down into town. Train or bus back to Teignmouth when you have enjoyed pretty little Dawlish. A nice walk but choose the right weather!
Written 15 June 2016
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PetePinnell
Horncastle, UK31 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
This has to be one of the best walks in South Devon. Starting at the end of the promenade, the walk begins on the sea wall alongside the railway, with the sea on your right (ensure children keep away from the edge, as there are no railings). You start with a flat walk with stunning sea views to the right, and the railway to your left. Children love to wave at the trains, and the train drivers always seem to wave back. There are places to sit along the way. At the end of the sea wall, you head down some steps and go under the railway, but not at high tide. You then head off up a leafy lane and join the main Teignmouth to Dawlish road, but don't worry, follow the footpath signs, and you are soon heading across open countryside. It gets a bit steep, but well worth it for the stunning views on offer. You the follow the cliff top to Dawlish, eventually heading downwards, then through a park, and down to once more be alongside the railway and sea. It's then an easy walk into Dawlish.
Written 13 July 2015
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Alan D
Perth, UK777 contributions
Feb 2019
Walked a short part at Dawlish it was February and rather cold.
Hope to go back in summer and walk the full distance from Dawlish to Teignmouth.
Marvellous view on day went.
Hope to go back in summer and walk the full distance from Dawlish to Teignmouth.
Marvellous view on day went.
Written 16 November 2019
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The times of the trains and buses from Teignmouth to Dawlish and back
Written 19 May 2018
The buses and trains are regular. There is a brand new rail timetable out on Sunday 20th May,
Written 20 May 2018
Would it be possible to do this walk with a pram?
Written 10 May 2018
This walk is fairly flat, well concreted and wide enough for a pram. The wonderful sea views are well worth the effort.
Written 11 May 2018
Where in teignmouth does the walk start from?
Written 23 March 2018
I'm not sure where the official start is. I would say you could either start at Teignmouth Railway station or at the bridge to Shaldon because the railway is visible at that point and it's possible to follow a footpath there which is adjacent to the railway line.
Written 24 March 2018
Yes, this is a lovely walk for dogs. Echo what others have said about keeping him on a lead on the entrance to Dawlish.
Written 4 July 2016
Can you please advise if this walk would be ok to do on a dry day in January? Footwear? Any opinions gratefully received!!
Written 5 January 2016
Providing its not high tide or stormy (waves break / splash over the top) the first section along the seawall should be fine. Beyond that is is a section seaward of the Smugglers Inn which runs alongside fields and given the rain of the past month could well be muddy and will take a few weeks of dry weather to dry out. But this section can easily be avoided by walking along the pavement of the Coast Road.
Written 12 January 2016
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