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 equality@teignbridge.gov.uk

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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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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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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