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.

At a glance

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...

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Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

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sunlight through conifers along woodland path

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