Dawlish Warren
Introduction
Dawlish Warren is located in the mouth of the estuary of the river Exe in east Devon, nine miles to the south of Exeter. Dawlish Warren is the name given to a sand spit, beach, golf course and seaside resort. The area receives a high level of environmental protection, and part of it is a 506 acre National Nature Reserve (from 2000) and a RAMSAR site (a wetland of international importance as a wildfowl habitat). Dawlish Warren is also part of the Exe Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA), and the golf course is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This walk covers some 9 kilometres in total, and begins at Starcross railway station, explores Dawlish Warren, and then finishes at the town of Dawlish. Along the way, a variety of coastal management features are encountered, along with some stunning coastal scenery.
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About the Author
Paul Berry
Paul is a former Head of Geography and Assistant Vice-Principal. Paul took early retirement after 35 years as a Geography Teacher, and has written GCSE exam revision books for Collins, Hodder, and BBC Bitesize. He currently works as a Field Studies Tutor in Iceland for education travel company Rayburn Tours.
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