Dawlish
Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.587, -3.472 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 95 77 |
| Population: | 11,312 |
Dawlish sits on the South Devon coast in Teignbridge, Devon, England, straddling a little estuary where the River Daw reaches the sea. Its Victorian promenade and sandy beaches are lined by a long sea wall that carries the scenic railway along the coast - an iconic stretch of line that is as loved by photographers and walkers as it is vulnerable to winter storms. The town is also known for its famous black swans and for being a gateway to the nearby nature reserve at Dawlish Warren, which draws birdwatchers and families to its dunes and sand spit.
Historically a fishing village turned 19th‑century seaside resort, Dawlish retains a compact town centre of shops, cafes and period architecture and hosts local events such as regattas and carnivals. The local economy leans heavily on tourism and hospitality, with a significant number of residents commuting inland to Exeter for work, while community groups and conservation efforts remain active in preserving the town’s coastal heritage and natural surroundings.
Postcode districts covering Dawlish
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 9.3 miles15 km
- Torquay 7.4 miles12 km
- Paignton 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Newton Abbot 7.4 miles12 km
- Exmouth 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Tiverton 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Teignmouth 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Brixham 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Sidmouth 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Ivybridge 24 miles38.6 km
- Honiton 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Kingsteignton 5.9 miles9.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Dawlish Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Dawlish North East Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Dawlish Warren Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Dawlish South West Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Holcombe Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Cockwood Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Teignmouth East Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ashcombe Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mamhead Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Teignmouth Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Teignmouth Central Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Kenton & Starcross Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Dawlish
EX7 9HD, EX7 0LG, EX7 9HY, EX7 9JG, EX7 9AF, EX7 0YE, EX7 0RN, EX7 9PZ, EX7 0LF … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 56.2 miles90.5 km
- Dawlish Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Dawlish Warren Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Exeter Coach Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Dawlish Ad
- Riviera Apartments 5 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Lympstone Manor Hotel 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Ness House 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Ley Arms 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Cockhaven Arms 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Langstone Cliff Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Cliffden Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Barn Owl Inn 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Dawlish
- Cockwood Primary School Primary
- Dawlish College Secondary
- Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Further education
- Gatehouse Primary Academy Primary
- Oakwood Specialist College Special
- Westcliff Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Exmouth Marina Marina 3 miles4.8 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 7.4 miles12 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Bishops Court Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 9.8 miles15.8 km
- St James Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- University of Exeter University 10.5 miles17 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 11.8 miles19 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 12.5 miles20.1 km