Teignmouth (Holcombe)

Teignmouth Holcombe

This isolated small cove between Teignmouth and Dawlish is mainly used by local residents. Visitors might spot a range of wildlife including seabirds and dolphins.

Water quality

• Benefits from the 2000 Dawlish Clean Sweep scheme
• Dawlish sewage treatment works offers secondary treatment with ultraviolet disinfection
• There is a storm overflow from Smugglers Lane pumping station. Overflows exist to protect homes, gardens, roads and open spaces from sewer flooding normally after storms
• Bathing water quality in this area can be affected by urban drainage and agricultural run-off.

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

Local activities and interests

Swimming, fishing, rock pooling and walks.

There are a small number of spaces at the beach itself and further parking in Teignmouth and Dawlish. Toilets. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. Teignmouth Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Latest quality samples: visit the Environment Agency's website.

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