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Known for
The Dawlish black swans (ornamental swans on the town brook), the sea wall railway (Brunel's dramatic coastal railway, often closed by storms), the beach, and a South Devon resort where the railway literally runs along the beach
A little history
Brunel's Great Western Railway runs along the Dawlish sea wall — one of the most dramatic railway routes in Britain and one of the most vulnerable to storms. The black swans on Dawlish Water have been a town institution since Victorian times. The town's seafront regularly features in national news when winter storms close the line.
Watch the trains run along the sea wall — particularly spectacular in storms (from safety). The black swans on Dawlish Water. The beach for families. Dawlish Warren nature reserve for birdwatching and the dunes.
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Dawlish is a place in Devon known for the Dawlish black swans (ornamental swans on the town brook), the sea wall railway (Brunel's dramatic coastal railway, often closed by storms), the beach, and a South Devon resort where the railway literally runs along the beach. Brunel's Great Western Railway runs along the Dawlish sea wall — one of the most dramatic railway routes in Britain and one of the most vulnerable to storms. The population is around 13,000.
The town has independent cafes and seaside food. The seafront has traditional seaside options. Local Devon produce throughout.
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Roam covers Dawlish and the surrounding area in Devon, including Dawlish Warren, Starcross, Cockwood, Holcombe, Teignmouth, Bishopsteignton, Kenton and Powderham.
