Description
This is a good way to walk from Dawlish to Topsham, taking in great views of the sea and the Exe estuary.
It is nearly identical to Dawtop One, but avoids using part of the South West Coast Path which is currently closed between Dawlish and The Rockstone
This is a good way to walk from Dawlish to Topsham, taking in great views of the sea and the Exe estuary.
It is nearly identical to Dawtop One, but avoids using part of the South West Coast Path which is currently closed between Dawlish and The Rockstone
Status
This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Downloads - 5
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
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Start and end points
Dawlish
Grid Ref
SX9639076670
Lat / Lon
50.58053° / -3.46477°
Easting / Northing
296,390E / 76,670N
What3Words
flippers.grove.objective
Topsham
Grid Ref
SX9666288361
Lat / Lon
50.68568° / -3.46419°
Easting / Northing
296,662E / 88,361N
What3Words
riding.couple.expect
| Dawlish | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX9639076670 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.58053° / -3.46477° |
| Easting / Northing | 296,390E / 76,670N |
| What3Words | flippers.grove.objective |
| Topsham | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX9666288361 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.68568° / -3.46419° |
| Easting / Northing | 296,662E / 88,361N |
| What3Words | riding.couple.expect |
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reviews
Daniel Mcloughlin
25 Jun 2022Good route overall with some lovely views along the way. I cycled so had to divert a little when leaving Dawlish. If you plan on cycling it, instead of following the coast path just use National Cycle Rte 2 for a small stretch at the beginning. Other than that, the path is entirely cycle friendly. Had a nice chat with the skipper (John) on the ferry at the end.
Pilea
26 Mar 2022This is a good route with some great views. I love looking at the changing colours across the Exe and all the birds in the estuary.
It's mostly on paths, but there is a small section where you need to walk on the road. It wasn't a problem though.
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Danravenellison
06 Feb 2022I've created this route as an alternative to Dawtop One while the South West Coast Path is closed through part of Dawlish.
It's not as tranquil and quaint as the other side of the Exe, but it has its own charms. Ice cream, sea views, the Exe estuary, reed beds, deer, pubs and shops. There's also suburbs, country estates, some lane walking, trains and the ferry to/from Topsham over the river.
I love the expansive reviews across the ever-changing estuary.
There are steps on this route. Someone might be able to design a version that is far more accessible.
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Tony Leigh
04 Apr 2022The sea wall has now been re-opened between coastguard cottages' bridge and Rockstone Bridge although it is still necessary to cross the line at coastguard cottages bridge and approach the station through Lanherne and Richmond Place. Intended date for the re-opening of this short final section is 23 July 2022.
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