Dawlish to Holcombe

An ideal pub walk through old Devon droves with spectacular views of the mouth of the Exe.

Difficulty

This walk is quite strenuous with some narrow paths & a fair amount of climbing particularly along the coast .

However,the views of Exmouth and the Jurassic Coast are quite stunning.

Start 1 : Station Road (4.1 miles) Start 2 : Old Teignmouth Road (3.1 miles)

A Follow Old Teignmouth Road back towards Dawlish. Road becomes a footpath.

B Cross over into Coronation Road then almost immediately turn left onto a grass strip between houses and Teignmouth Road.
This doesn't look like a path but soon becomes more defined.In fact,you are following the Teignmouth & Dawlish Way.

C Cross residential road and take path into woods.
Turn right at end of path joining a pubic footpath.

D At junction with lane turn left into Oakhill Cross Road.Ater 280m where lane bends sharply ,turn right into service road which soon becomes a track.
Continue climbing ,ignore track on left and after 370m turn left onto a public footpath.
Turn left into Sweetbriar Lane then right.

E At T junction turn right into Holcombe Road
Holcombe ,a sheltered village with numerous thatched houses,boasts one very friendly pub,the Castle Inn which serves food as well. This could be a welcome relief?
Continue past church then left into Hall lane.

F When you join the main Dawlish to Teignmouth Road,turn left and continue along pavement for 160m. Cross road into Windward Lane the take footpath on left

G The walk follows a footpath along the coast passing a field reserved for watching the annual Dawlish Air Show.

main roads	0 %
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altitude range	17 - 103 m
quality of track	****
Route from Old Teignmouth Road
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Dawlish & Holcombe Walk

Walks near Dawlish:
Dawlish	Teignbridge Walks	Teignmouth

	Free at end of Old Teignmouth Road

There are several steep climbs.

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