Cockwood Harbour – Langstone Rock loop from Dawlish

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Cockwood Harbour – Langstone Rock loop from Dawlish

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Cockwood Harbour – Langstone Rock loop from Dawlish

05:43

21.0km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Cockwood Harbour

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Cockwood Harbour is a small tidal harbour in Cockwood, a village on the western bank of the Exe Estuary in Devon. It is a popular boating spot with a church, …

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7.47 km

Langstone Rock

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Langstone Rock is a fascinating landmark at the northern end of Red Rock Beach between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. The extraordinary cliffs started life as windblown, oxidized red desert sands …

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7.72 km

Dawlish Sea Wall Path

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The Dawlish to Dawlish Warren sea wall which has been put in place as a sea defence during the winter months also acts as a path which links the popular …

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9.39 km

Viewpoint

11.7 km

Smugglers Lane Coastal Path

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Give any train drivers a wave, and they will wave back! Take care whilst walking close to the beach drop.

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13.5 km

Beach

14.0 km

View of Sprey Point and Railway

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This is a good vantage point from which to watch and photograph the trains running between Teignmouth and Dawlish. It's a great rail route, both as a rail traveller and as a walker on the South West Coast Path.

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14.7 km

Teignmouth–Dawlish Coastal Path

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19.5 km

King’s Walk

Beach

19.9 km

The Lawn, Dawlish

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The Lawn is a linear urban park laid out in the 1800s. Dawlish Water flows through and feeds the ponds. Dawlish is famous for the black swans that live here.

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

4.91 km

4.30 km

2.55 km

2.22 km

142 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

6.47 km

1.60 km

1.59 km

1.43 km

838 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

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Comments

April 28, 2023,SWCP Shaldon - Starcross

Except for two short climbs, it was flat today. An unspectacular tour, mostly between the sea and the railway line. Two ferry rides brought some variety 🛥😊

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