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DAWLISH WARREN

25 ha

📷 Lewis Clarke · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome25 ha

Getting here

50.60420, -3.43667

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Counties WayWalking route90 km

A long distance walk of 56 miles (90km) from Taunton to Starcross on the Exe estuary.

Named routeRef TCWLength 90 kmRegional walking route
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
Exe Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRef EVWRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 43: Babbacombe to Exmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 44: Exmouth to Sidmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Beach Walkpublic footpath · 220 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 220 mPath type: service
Beach Walkpublic footpath · 29 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 29 mPath type: service
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 2Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 2Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route86 m
Named routeRef 2Length 86 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route100 m
Named routeLength 100 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Lady's Milebridleway · 1.1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.1 kmSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

About this nature reserve

Dawlish Warren is a 25-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Teignbridge, South West England. The site comprises sand dunes, salt marshes, and a nature reserve, providing habitats for migratory birds and opportunities for birdwatching and coastal walks.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dawlish Warren Golf Course : View from the Nature Reserve

📷 Lewis Clarke · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dawlish Warren Golf Course : View from the Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Beach GardensUrban park2.1 km→🌱Beach GardensUrban park2.1 km→🌱The PavilionUrban park2.1 km→🌱Imperial Recreation GroundUrban park2.2 km→🌱Queens Drive SpaceUrban park2.2 km→🌱Gunfield GardensUrban park2.2 km→

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