Traditional county: Devon · District / Borough: Teignbridge · Region: South West
Explore Dawlish, Devon with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Dawlish map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dawlish, Devon, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Dawlish |
| Traditional County | Devon |
| District / Borough | Teignbridge |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.581916 |
| Longitude | -3.469589 |
| Place Type | Town |
Salt-sprayed air and the rhythmic pulse of the tides define the coastal character of Dawlish. It lies 2.7 miles north-north-east of Teignmouth (from Teignmouth: bearing 25°T, OS grid SX 960 768), and is situated north-north-east of Holcombe village. The Great Western Railway line clings precariously to the red sandstone cliffs, a feat of Victorian engineering that transformed a quiet fishing hamlet into a bustling Victorian resort. While tourism remains the primary engine of the local economy, the town retains a steady, unpretentious industry that survives long after the summer crowds have retreated. The light here reflects off the sea with a particular brilliance, casting a warm, ochre glow upon the rugged coastline that has withstood the relentless erosion of the English Channel for centuries. Dawlish Water flows with a gentle persistence through the centre of the landscape, feeding the ornamental lawns where the famous black swans drift with regal indifference. Visitors often wander toward the Manor Grounds to find shade, or perhaps contemplate the geological history preserved within the Dawlish Cliffs Sssi, where the strata reveal deep temporal layers. The cultural identity of the place is punctuated by the annual Carnival, a tradition that brings a spirited vibrancy to the streets and momentarily interrupts the quietude of the seaside promenade. Famous individuals such as the composer Leslie Bricusse were once inspired by these surroundings, finding a creative stillness that the sea provides in abundance. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined more by the salt on the railings and the distant calls of gulls than by any desire for grandeur.
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Explore Dawlish, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.581916, -3.469589. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | September 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |