Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

A combination of sand and shingle, this beach lies next to the Exe estuary and attracts streams of tourists to its open grassland and red cliffs. Situated on the South West Coast Path, there are plenty of guided walks on offer around the nature reserve.

Holder of a Blue Flag Award for the past five years, the beach offers a safe, clean, family environment for swimming alongside impressive sand dunes which are a haven for wildlife.

Water quality

• Benefits from the 2000 Dawlish Clean Sweep scheme
• Sewage receives the highest standard of sewage treatment with ultra-violet disinfection
• This bathing water is not affected by South West Water overflows
• Bathing water quality can be affected by other factors including urban drainage.

Quality Awards 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 EU Standard Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent TBC Blue Flag Good Beach Guide - -

Local activities and interests

Parking at Dawlish Warren (Inner) car park in Beach Road, Dawlish. Toilets, shops, food and litter bins. RNLI Lifeguard service 28 May - 4 September. Dawlish Warren Life Saving Club.

Latest quality samples: visit the Environment Agency's website

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