Coryton Cove (Dawlish)

  • Coryton Cove (Dawlish) - Devon
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  • Coryton Cove, formerly known as Gentleman’s Cove is a small, secluded sand and pebble beach on the outskirts of the town of Dawlish. The crescent-shaped beach is less busy than others along this stretch of the coast and rewards visitors with a vista of soft, golden sand, flanked by stunning cliffs of iron-red Devon rock.

    The beach is suitable for swimming, although there is no lifeguard service.  In times gone by the beach was used for segregated male-only bathing (which explains the former name - Gentleman’s Cove).

    Children will enjoy exploring the sea-life in the many rock pools that are exposed here at low tide. There is even a chance of spotting dolphins in the bay during a visit to this beach.

    Roadside parking is often available along Marine Parade towards the centre of Dawlish, a little more than 100 meters from the beach which can then be reached along the South West Coast Path. There is further parking in the centre of Dawlish, or at a car park on Coronation Avenue about 200 meters from the beach.

    Facilities at the beach include a café, and a number of beach huts which can be hired. However, there are no toilets at Coryton but neighbouring Boat Cove has some with disbaled facilities.

    There is a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in the town centre. The railway between Dawlish and Teignmouth emerges from a tunnel underneath the spectacular red cliff and passes the beach along an embankment.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    No

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs are banned from Coryton Cove between 1st April to 30th September.

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    Activities

    • Swimming/bathing
    • Rock pooling

    Facilities

    • Cafe/restaurant
    • Disabled facilities
    • Slipway

    Nearest town

    Dawlish

    Postcode

    EX7 9EF

    OS grid ref.

    SX 9609 7599

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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