Teignmouth, South Devon
- Popular holiday resort at the mouth of the River Teign and Estuary. The pretty village Shaldon is across the water
- Great for boat trips. A foot passenger ferry also runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon
- Top coastal and estuary beaches
- Super pier and promenade
- Lots of local outdoor activities. Walk the South West Coast Path to Dawlish Warren, follow the Templer Way to Dartmoor or cycle up at Haldon Forest
- Main photo: looking down at Teignmouth from the South West Coast Path above Shaldon's Ness Cove. Exmouth and the start of the Dorset and East Devon Coast (Jurassic Coast) UNESCO World Heritage Site in the distance
River Teign and Estuary
River Teign and Estuary. The River Teign flows from Dartmoor's north moor down to the South Devon coast at Teignmouth and Shaldon. Glorious setting.
Teignmouth beaches
Teignmouth Beach is a long shingle and sand beach on either side of Teignmouth Pier.
Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach faces the estuary on the other side of town.
Shaldon Beach. Take the Teignmouth/Shaldon foot passenger ferry across to Shaldon Beach and Shaldon.
Ness Cove Beach. Follow the South West Coast Path east and south of Shaldon and you'll come to Shaldon Zoo and a tunnel that takes you through the red cliffs to Ness Cove Beach.
Coryton Cove (Beach). Head north of Teignmouth to visit Coryton Cove (Beach).
Dawlish Warren Beach is one of South Devon's most popular beaches by the mouth of the River Exe and Estuary. It's an easy walk from Teignmouth on the South West Coast Path or take the train.
Teignmouth Pier
Teignmouth Pier. Juts out into the sea in front of Teignmouth Beach.
Teignmouth Promenade
Teignmouth Promenade. Runs behind Teignmouth Beach.
Teignmouth ferries and boat trips
See our Teignmouth Ferries and Boat Trips listing for more information.
Teignmouth/Shaldon South West Coast Path
See our Teignmouth/Shaldon South West Coast Path Walk listing for more information.
Teignmouth and the Templer Way
Templer Way. The Templer Way connects the South Devon coast with Dartmoor National Park. Walk from Teingmouth/Shaldon to Haytor Rocks.
Teignmouth museums
Teign Heritage Centre (Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum) is a superb local museum in the centre of town.
Teignmouth viewpoints
We'd recommend the view from The Ness (viewpoint Shaldon, Teign Estuary and Teignmouth).
Continue on the South West Coast Path south of The Ness and you'll find yourself by the side of a golf course on cliffs high above the sea. The view back down to Ness Cove Beach and Teignmouth is a classic.
Teignmouth/Shaldon zoos
Shaldon Zoo is a wonderful, small zoo across the water from Teignmouth. Take the Teignmouth/Shaldon foot passenger ferry across to Shaldon Beach and Shaldon and then walk the South West Coast Path to the zoo.
Teignmouth railway
The Devon Line Railway is one of the most beautful stretches of railway in the UK. Take in the views of the River Teign and Estuary, the South Devon coast and the River Exe and Estuary.
It's also a very easy way to get to Dawlish Warren Beach and Exeter.
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