I visited this place as a fresh faced 16 year old in the summer of 1979.
I hope to go back one day, it was gorgeous.
From Wikipedia :
Dawlish Warren is a small seaside resort near Dawlish on the south coast of Devon, England. Dawlish Warren consists almost entirely of holiday accommodation and facilities for holiday-makers, especially caravan sites.
It is situated at the mouth of the Exe Estuary, opposite Exmouth, and has a beach, a National Nature Reserve spanning 505 acres (2 km²) and a golf course.
The renowned sand spit at Dawlish Warren is the location of both the golf course and the nature reserve, which was declared a National Nature Reserve in 2000. This spit has reduced in size within the past century due to erosion, partly caused by the installation of a breakwater at Langstone Rock to the South West, which traps sand from the local sandstone cliffs and interrupts the natural sediment flow of the area.
Dawlish Warren is a small seaside resort near the town of Dawlish in Teignbridge on the south coast of Devon in England. Dawlish Warren consists almost entirely of holiday accommodation and facilities for holiday-makers especially caravan sites.
It is situated at the mouth of the Exe Estuary opposite Exmouth and has a beach, a National Nature Reserve spanning 505 acres (2 km2) and a golf course.
The renowned sand spit at Dawlish Warren is the location of both the golf course and the nature reserve which was declared a National Nature Reserve in 2000. This spit has reduced in size within the past century due to erosion partly caused by the installation of a breakwater at Langstone Rock to the South West which traps sand from the local sandstone cliffs and interrupts the natural sediment flow of the area.
Dawlish Warren
The resort is popular with holidaymakers and although a death occurred from E. coli poisoning in 1999,[ allegedly caused by a nearby sewage outflow, a new sewage treatment plant has since been built resulting in both Dawlish Warren & Dawlish beaches now winning the coveted Blue Flag for the quality of the bathing waters.
A local caravan park has experienced flooding in the past due to its low-lying relief and proximity to the estuary.
To visit the resort it is possible to travel by train as the local railway station is situated within a few minutes walk of the beach. Dawlish Warren railway station is located between Dawlish and Starcross stations, and is very busy in the summer.
Dawlish can be reached by a 2 km walk south-west along the South Devon Railway sea wall.
The Dawlish Warren economy relies heavily on tourism, and in particular on the many caravan and camping parks in the village which add over 10,000 to the local population during the summer months. There are several holiday parks which attract visitors from all over the UK, but in particular the West Midlands and South Wales. The major holiday parks are Welcome, Cofton, Golden Sands, Dawlish Sands, Peppermint Park and Lady’s Mile.. In 2008 Peppermint Park and Golden Sands joined Dawlish Sands as part of Park Holidays UK Caravan Parks.
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May 24th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Dawlish Warren is a small seaside resort near the town of Dawlish in Teignbridge on the south coast of Devon in England. Dawlish Warren consists almost entirely of holiday accommodation and facilities for holiday-makers especially caravan sites.
It is situated at the mouth of the Exe Estuary opposite Exmouth and has a beach, a National Nature Reserve spanning 505 acres (2 km2) and a golf course.
The renowned sand spit at Dawlish Warren is the location of both the golf course and the nature reserve which was declared a National Nature Reserve in 2000. This spit has reduced in size within the past century due to erosion partly caused by the installation of a breakwater at Langstone Rock to the South West which traps sand from the local sandstone cliffs and interrupts the natural sediment flow of the area.
The resort is popular with holidaymakers and although a death occurred from E. coli poisoning in 1999,allegedly caused by a nearby sewage outflow a new sewage treatment plant has since been built resulting in both Dawlish Warren & Dawlish beaches now winning the coveted Blue Flag for the quality of the bathing waters.
A local caravan park has experienced flooding in the past due to its low-lying relief and proximity to the estuary.
To visit the resort it is possible to travel by train as the local railway station is situated within a few minutes walk of the beach. Dawlish Warren railway station is located between Dawlish and Starcross stations, and is very busy in the summer.
Dawlish can be reached by a 2 km walk south-west along the South Devon Railway sea wall.
The Dawlish Warren economy relies heavily on tourism, and in particular on the many caravan and camping parks in the village which add over 10,000 to the local population during the summer months. There are several holiday parks which attract visitors from all over the UK, but in particular the West Midlands and South Wales. The major holiday parks are Welcome, Cofton, Golden Sands, Dawlish Sands and Peppermint Park. In 2008 Peppermint Park and Golden Sands joined Dawlish Sands as part of Park Holidays UK Caravan Parks.
June 21st, 2010 at 8:54 pm
To the north of Dawlish, is Dawlish Warren – a sandy spit that extends for two miles into the mouth of the Exe estuary. The beach has a gentle slope down to the sea, providing a perfect spot for bathing in a safe environment. Perfect for family days at the beach, Dawlish Warren has all the amenities and entertainment’s that you need for that perfect seaside holiday. Families can relax as the children play and have fun in the water, as Dawlish Warren is supervised by a team of experienced lifeguards.
Throughout the summer months, there is a programme of entertainment’s for the children, with slap stick comedy, concerts and children’s parities. The adults can indulge themselves in the pursuit of that elusive bargain at the weekly open air market.
The Warren itself is a wealth of opportunities for the rambler. Situated on the coastal path, it stretches from the towns of Dawlish and Teignmouth in the west along the coast to the Exe estuary towards East Devon, Exeter and the grounds of Powderham Castle. Powderham castle is the location of the main Exe estuary heronry, with a growing population of Little Egrets sharing the roost. The Tall trees in the grounds of the castle and in the surrounding countryside are believed to act as temporary perches for Ospreys who use the area as a staging post on their seasonal migration..
http://www.devon-online.com/towns/dawlish/dawlish-warren.html
June 21st, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Dawlish Warren. One mile and a half of sandy beach-perfect for that family holiday Devon. Blue Flag and a Seaside Award. Beaches manned by lifeguards in season. Lots of car parking. From amusements to mini golf go karts to children’s rides to shopping, gift shops and ice and fish and chip parlours lots for the family to see and do. Even a weekly open air market All backed by the Warren, a National Nature Reserve and also by the Golf Course.
Dawlish Warren Beach The beach itself is sandy and gently sloping into shallow water and south facing, backed by sand dunes or the manmade revetment down over which is easy access to the beach. Hire a deck chair or a windbreak. Large car park behind.
http://www.beautiful-devon.co.uk/dawlish-warren.htm
July 18th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
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