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TeignbridgeBeach Guide
A guide to the best beaches in TeignbridgeContact details
Leisure Facilities and Resorts: 01626 215617
Resorts Office: 01626 779770
Resorts Supervisors: 07771 661762 07771 661763 07917 088211
Tourist Information Centres
Teignmouth 01626 215666Dawlish 01626 215665Shaldon 01626 873723
Useful websites
www.teignbridge.gov.uk/leisurewww.visitsouthdevon.co.ukwww.rnli.org.uk
If you need this information in a different language or format phone 01626 361101 or email [email protected]
Dawlish Warren
Leisure and Resorts
Browse through our resort profiles and choose from one of the top four award winning or smaller picturesque estuary beaches.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, cleanliness and customer service. Please take note of the following important information:
Disabled accessAt each resort there are slipways to the beach. These can be used for disabled access or pushchair use, however they maybe steeper than designated disabled access and you may need assistance.
DogsTeignbridge District Council welcomes responsible dog owners to all of our beaches, however there are restrictions in force during the summer season. Please refer to the resort maps and signage. Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs are exempt. Please help to keep our beaches beautiful and clean up after your dog.
Lifeguard serviceTeignbridge District Council are working in partnership with the RNLI, offering a lifeguard service on some of our beaches. Please see useful contact numbers and websites for further details on service dates.
Planning a day at the beach?
Guide to Beach AwardsThe Blue Flag is a symbol of high environmental standards as well as good sanitary and safety facilities at the beach.
The Quality Coast Award is a symbol of quality which guarantees that the beach is of a high standard.
Marine Conservation Society Recommended Beach.
TeignmouthA long sandy beach stretches from the mouth of the River Teign down towards Holcombe. Whether you choose to stroll along the Victorian Promenade and Pier, watch the working fishing boats and dockyard, or visit the children’s play area and adventure golf course, Teignmouth has everything to make the perfect family day out.
What’s on offer?• Sandy beach• Amusements and childrens play area• Adventure golf• Skate Park• Deckchairs for hire
Local Services
• RNLI lifeguard service• Parking• Public and disabled toilets• Tourist Information Centre
Sorry
• No dogs on certain areas of the beach between 1st May and 30th September.• Watercraft are not allowed between the yellow marker
buoys and the shoreline to protect swimmers’ safety.
Dawlish WarrenDawlish Warren prides itself on being one of the UK’s finest beach resorts. Here you’ll find a long beach, flanked by distinctive sand dunes and an internationally recognised nature reserve. The Warren is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and boasts a wide variety of coastal habitats, supporting over 600 different species of flowering plants in the dune grassland. The sand spit creates an important saltmarsh for wildlife and seals have even been spotted.
What’s on offer?•Family beach•Amusements •Shops, cafes and bars•National Nature Reserve•Beach huts and sun loungers for hire
Local Services
•RNLI lifeguard service •Parking•Public and disabled toilets and shower
Sorry
• No Dogs on certain areas of the beach between 1st April – 30th September
• Dogs are not permitted between groyne 9 towards the Warren Point all year round.
• No BBQs or fires• Water craft landing at Dawlish
Warren is restricted to a demarkated area at Warren Point between 1st April and 4th September.
Please see the ‘Guide for Water Users’ which can be found at
www.teignbridge.gov.uk
DawlishDawlish beach is a short walk from the town centre and extends all the way to Red Rock at Dawlish Warren. From the beach you can take a boat or fishing trip around the bay where you may be lucky enough to spot some dolphins.
What’s on offer?• Sandy beach• Nearby amusements and crazy golf• Nearby shops, cafes and bars in the town
Local Services
• Tourist Information Centre• Watercraft are allowed access to the beach using a
marked access lane• Dogs are permitted left of the main breakwater up to
100m from Red Rock Beach.• Nearby parking• Public and disabled toilets
Sorry
• Lifeguards do not patrol this beach• First Aid is not available•No dogs on certain areas of the beach between 1st May and 30th September
ShaldonShaldon beach gently shelves towards the estuary mouth with views over Teignmouth and Dartmoor. The beach can be accessed via one of the oldest passenger ferries from Teignmouth, and is perfect to watch all the fisherman and boats in the estuary.
What’s on offer?• Sandy beach• Nearby shops, cafes and bars in the village
Local Services • Nearby parking• Public and disabled toilets
Sorry
• Lifeguards do not patrol this beach• Swimming is not recommended anywhere on this
beach due to strong tidal currents• First Aid is not available• No dogs on certain areas of the
beach between 1st May and 30th September.
Ness Cove, Shaldon
The Ness Cove lies at the foot of the magnificent Ness Headland at the mouth of the Teign Estuary. Access is via an original smugglers tunnel to a secluded and picturesque sandy beach.
What’s on offer?• Secluded beach• Rock pools• Dogs are permitted all year round
Local Services
• Nearby parking • Toilets at the top of the smugglers tunnel• Refreshment kiosk at the top of the smugglers tunnel• Tourist Information Centre (seasonal only)• Watercraft are allowed access to the beach using a
marked access lane
Sorry
• Lifeguards do not patrol this beach• First Aid is not available• Due to steps in the tunnel this beach is not accessible
to wheelchair/ pushchair users.
Coryton CoveCoryton Cove lays nestled between the red cliffs of Dawlish and is located within easy walking distance from the town. This lovely beach is ideal for families wanting to escape from the crowds and perfect for exploring rock pools and fishing for mackerel off the breakwater.
What’s on offer?•Secluded beach•Rock pools
Local Services
• Refreshment kiosk • Public and disabled toilets• Beach huts for hire• Emergency phone available at Boat Cove
Sorry
• Lifeguards do not patrol this beach• First Aid is not available• No dogs on the beach between 1st May and 30th September
Spot the dangers
Always go with a friend or adult
Find & follow the safety signs & flags
Emergency – Raise you hand and shout for help or call 999
Know Your Flags?
RED AND YELLOW flags indicate the area patrolled by lifeguards. These are the safe areas to swim, body board and use inflatables.
The RED flag indicates danger. NEVER enter the water when the red flag is flying, under any circumstances.
BLACK AND WHITE CHEQUERED flags indicate an area zoned by lifeguards for use of watercraft such as surfboards and kayaks. Never swim or body board in these areas.
The ORANGE windsock indicates offshore wind conditions. You should NEVER use an inflatable when the sock is flying.
If you see someone in difficulty, never attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard or call 999 and ask
for the Coastguard.
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Stay safe with Teignbridge
and the RNLI
Water Users GuideBoat Launching
Launching facilities for watercraft are available at Polly Steps and Gales Hill in Teignmouth. Launching fees are not charged however charges for the parking of cars and trailers do apply at Polly Steps.
Watercraft
To protect the safety of swimmers, watercraft are not allowed between the yellow marker buoys and the shoreline at any of our resorts. Access is permitted to Teignmouth, Shaldon and Dawlish beaches and is only allowed through the designated access lanes marked out by the yellow marker buoys.
Personal Watercraft Registration Scheme
Personal watercraft (jet skis) are prohibited in the estuary but may proceed from the public slipways of Gales Hill and Polly Steps to the sea between sunrise and sunset, subject to first obtaining a permit from the Harbour Office or from Polly Steps car park.
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EXMOUTH
TEIGNMOUTH
SHALDON
Dawlish Beach
Dawlish Warren
TOPSHAM
NEWTON ABBOT
BUDLEIGH SALTERTONSTARCROSS
LYMPTSTONE
DARTMOOR
Red Rock Beach
Coryton Cove
Polly Steps
The Ness
Teignmouth Beach
DAWLISH
SIDMOUTH
WATERCRAFT ACCESS LANES
M5
A3052
A376
A38
A38
A380
A379
A30
B3192
A381
A30
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