A Marine Conservation Society recommended beach, Dawlish Town 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 a dolphin.

What's on offer?

• long beach
• nearby amusements
• mainline train station adjacent to the beach
• refreshment kiosk
• deckchair hire

Local services

• nearby public toilets/disabled toilets/baby care
• watercraft are allowed access to the beach using a marked access lane

Dogs

Due to the ongoing repair works to the sea defences at Dawlish dogs are not permitted on the beach at present.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

• dogs are permitted left of the main breakwater up to 100m from Red Rock Beach

Be aware

• lifeguards do not patrol this beach
• first aid is not available
• watercraft are not allowed between the yellow marker buoys (May to September) and the shoreline to protect bather safety