Dawlish to Holcombe

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

Jurassic Coast

Coast line ,Dawlish Air Show

Although short,this walk is quite strenuous with 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 Start 2 : Old Teignmouth Road

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.

length:	3.1 miles
time:	1 hr 20 mins
terrain:	tracks,paths
	lanes
stiles
main roads	0 %
	1%
altitude range	17 - 103 m
quality of track	****
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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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