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Dawlish

Welcome Holiday Park

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup50.601°N, 3.447°W
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The gentle rush of the South Devon Main Line and distant cry of seagulls drift across this unpretentious holiday park on the edge of Dawlish, where red sandstone cliffs meet the English Riviera's milder climate. Morning light catches the terracotta tones that define this stretch of coast, hinting at seaside pleasures within easy reach.

Welcome Holiday Park suits traditional campers and caravanners seeking a straightforward base for exploring Dawlish's beaches, the dramatic coastal railway, and the South Devon shoreline. The park accepts tents, campervans, and caravans throughout the year, making it a practical option for off-season explorers and summer visitors alike. You're well positioned for coastal walks, rock pooling expeditions, and discovering the genteel charm of Dawlish's town centre with its famous black swans.

The park keeps things simple without extensive listed facilities, so it's worth checking what's available on arrival—including their policy on campfires, which varies. The year-round opening means you can experience this corner of Devon in every season, from stormy winter drama to balmy summer evenings. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, appealing to those who value location over luxury.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
21°C
Partly cloudy
13 mph
44%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 14°
4%
Mon
21° / 13°
25%
Tue
20° / 13°
65%
Wed
22° / 15°
2%
Thu
23° / 14°
6%
Fri
21° / 14°
2%
Sat
23° / 15°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

16 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Red Trail

Hiking route
0.89 km from campsite

Exmouth Town Trail

Walking routeLocal network
2.76 km from campsite

Dawlish Ale Trail

Hiking route
2.83 km from campsite

South West Coast Path (Section 43: Babbacombe to Exmouth)

Hiking routeNational trail
5.28 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Kenton Starcross Circular

Hiking route
3.5 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

2 found · OpenStreetMap
  • Luccombes Coarse Fishery
    8.88 km
    Managed fishery
  • Watercress Farm Trout Fishery
    9.59 km
    Managed fishery

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • Warren Chippy
    Takeaway 0.1 km~5 min walkfish and chips;chicken;pizza;kebab;sausage;burger;pie
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  • Warren Cafe
    Cafe 0.2 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Hakaryu
    Restaurant 0.3 km~5 min walkchinese
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  • Dean's Plaice
    Takeaway 0.4 km~5 min walkfish and chips
    Directions
  • Michael's Fish & Chips
    Takeaway 0.6 km~5 min walkfish and chips
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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