Dawlish is a seaside town on the south coast of Devon, in South West England, on the English Channel.

Quick Scoop: Where is Dawlish?

  • It lies in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England.
  • Dawlish is about 10–12 miles south of Exeter and close to the resort town of Teignmouth.
  • It sits on the South Devon coast, with a sandy beach, red cliffs, and the famous sea-wall railway line running beside the shore.
  • The town is part of the EX7 postcode area and within the ceremonial and historic county of Devon.

If you picture the south coast of Devon, Dawlish is roughly between Exeter and Torquay, facing the English Channel with trains running right along the seafront.

TL;DR: Dawlish is a coastal town in Devon, South West England, just south of Exeter on the English Channel.

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