Dawlish Waterworks

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Panorama of a forest with heathland foreground

Dawlish Waterworks

Treat yourself to a beautiful forest walk at Dawlish Waterworks

With a variety of trees, beautiful scenery and gravel paths, Dawlish Waterworks provides the perfect setting for an adventure. Keep your eyes and ears sharp as there are lots of opportunities for nature watching.

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Walking
Nature watching
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Walking at Dawlish Waterworks

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Explore the woodland on a range of gravel paths at Dawlish Waterworks. Dawlish Waterworks is part of Haldon Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), so bring binocular if you have them to spot some of the local wildlife.

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Nearby forests

Mamhead

Just five minutes from both the A38 and A380, Mamhead is a perfect sanctuary for a dog walk, family stroll, or just to enjoy some peace.

Make up your own route or choose from two waymarked walks to be rewarded with breathtaking views over the Exe estuary and along to the Jurassic Coast.

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Haldon Forest Park

Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for you at Haldon Forest Park. Only 15 minutes from Exeter and Newton Abbot just off the A38, Haldon Forest Park is perfect place for great value days out with kids, friends, or family.

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Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

Kenton Common

Kenton Common is part of Haldon Forest, surrounded by beautiful Devon villages.

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sunlight through conifers along woodland path

Chalet

Part of Haldon Forest, Chalet has a range of forest paths for you to explore. Enjoy mixed habitats of gorse and heath among the conifer and broadleaf trees.

Chalet is part of the Haldon Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the diversity of plant and animal life here. Bring your binoculars and see what you can spot.

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