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Teignmouth Seafront

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Teignmouth is a seaside town on the South Devon coast. With onshore winds a good place to see pelagic species close.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 19 november 2020
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Description

Teignmouth is a busy holiday destination during the summer months, it's railway station is on the Paddington to Penzance mainline. The town is East facing and the South West Coast Path runs along it's seafront to Dawlish further North. This path is particularly good for maritime species especially with onshore winds that can bring pelagic species close, Gulls/Divers/Seaducks and Terns can also be expected.

Details

Access

The A381 heads due East to Teignmouth from Newton Abbot that is close to the A380 Exeter to Torquay road, there is on street parking and a number of car parks(pay and display), the seafront is easily accessible. The summer months mean that the narrow beaches can become very busy.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , City/village , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible , Slippery , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

BE WARNED: during stormy weather conditions this part of the South West Coast Path can be HAZARDOUS.

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