Smugglers Lane Coastal Path – Teignmouth Harbour loop from Dawlish

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Smugglers Lane Coastal Path – Teignmouth Harbour loop from Dawlish

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Smugglers Lane Coastal Path – Teignmouth Harbour loop from Dawlish

04:32

16.7km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 13.0 km for 414 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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913 m

Dawlish Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.60 km

King’s Walk

Beach

3.78 km

Red Rock Beach

Beach

4.72 km

Viewpoint

5.68 km

View of Queen Mary 2 from Dawlish Beach

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Look out for these Huge Vessels

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8.16 km

Smugglers Lane Coastal Path

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Give any train drivers a wave, and they will wave back! Take care whilst walking close to the beach drop.

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9.28 km

View of Sprey Point and Railway

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This is a good vantage point from which to watch and photograph the trains running between Teignmouth and Dawlish. It's a great rail route, both as a rail traveller and as a walker on the South West Coast Path.

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12.7 km

Gargoyle Sculpture

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13.4 km

Teignmouth Harbour

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Teignmouth has been an active trading port for more than 300 years. It is a delight to watch the passing ships from a traditional harbourside tavern, or admire the boats …

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14.0 km

View from the Grand Pier, Teignmouth

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The Grand Pier, also known as Teignmouth Pier, is a pier in the town of Teignmouth, Devon, England. It measures 212 metres (696 ft) in length. It was designed by J W Wilson and constructed between 1865 and 1867

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