Dawlish is a region on the south coast of Devon, characterized by its dramatic Permian red sandstone cliffs, the expansive Exe Estuary, and the nationally important Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. This diverse landscape provides varied terrain, from coastal paths and sandy beaches to estuarial trails and nature reserves, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The area's unique geology and rich habitats offer a compelling environment for outdoor exploration.
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4.6
(5)
67
hikers
6.51km
01:39
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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21
hikers
8.68km
02:17
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.44km
01:23
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10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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212
hikers
6.30km
01:39
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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12
riders
30.1km
02:32
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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46.2km
03:42
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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25.1km
01:53
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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1,149
riders
43.7km
02:30
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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92
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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26
riders
28.4km
01:46
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
riders
37.0km
03:12
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.4
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910
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

59
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

35
riders
52.0km
02:42
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

32
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73.7km
03:21
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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182
runners
8.66km
00:54
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

168
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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78
runners
24.4km
02:44
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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71
runners
17.1km
01:55
180m
180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
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66
riders
29.9km
01:30
30m
30m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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40
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19.6km
01:07
80m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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22.0km
01:20
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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36.0km
02:30
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Dawlish offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as coastal paths, the Exe Estuary, and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve.
Popular hiking options include the Dawlish Discovery Walk, loops within Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve, and sections of the South West Coast Path. Users can find more details and routes in the Hiking around Dawlish guide.
Yes, Dawlish offers easy loops, particularly around the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. The Easy hikes around Dawlish guide provides suitable options for less strenuous walks.
Dawlish provides various cycling routes, including the multi-user Exe Estuary Trail, which offers approximately 26 miles (42 km) of paths. More options for touring and road cycling are available in the Cycling around Dawlish and Road Cycling Routes around Dawlish guides.
Scenic jogging routes include the Dawlish Sea Wall Path, a 5.4-mile (8.7 km) loop offering continuous coastal views, and trails through Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. The Running Trails around Dawlish guide details various options.
Dawlish is known for its Permian Red Sandstone Cliffs, the Exe Estuary, and the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. The town's Dawlish Water is home to black swans, and there are several sandy beaches like Dawlish Town Beach and Coryton Cove.
Dawlish features more than 150 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 38,000 visitors, indicating a high level of popularity.
Outdoor routes in Dawlish have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 2,700 users.
Yes, komoot offers dedicated guides for these activities. Users can explore options in the MTB Trails around Dawlish and Gravel biking around Dawlish guides.
For official tourist information about Dawlish, the Visit South Devon website is a key resource. The Dawlish Tourist Information Centre can be reached at 01626 215665.
Dawlish Warren is a 500-acre sand spit at the mouth of the Exe Estuary, recognized as a nationally important habitat. It features sand dunes, grasslands, mudflats, and saltmarsh, supporting diverse plant and animal life, including many bird species.
Yes, the South West Coast Path runs through Dawlish Warren, offering spectacular sea views. Other coastal options include the Dawlish Sea Wall Path and Smugglers Lane Coastal Path.

