Walks in South Devon

South Devon is best placed when it comes to walking routes, and Hazelwood Holiday Park is ideally situated with easy access to numerous South Devon walks. Whether you’re a single stroller, a walking duo or simply a family wanting to enjoy a wander in the fresh air Hazelwood Holiday Park is perfectly positioned to access the best walking wonders in South Devon. 

Here we will guide you to various South Devon walks, from the dramatic coastal paths with stunning seaviews through to peaceful estuary routes brimming with wildlife

Dawlish Warren Beach Walk

Length of walk: 20 minute stroll

For guests holidaying at Hazelwood Holiday Park, the walk to Dawlish Warren Beach is probably the most convenient options for walks in South Devon whilst you’re in the area.

And what a location to be in. Step out the door of your holiday home, head to Dawlish Warren village and follow the signs to the beach. No need for cars simply walk from the holiday park on a mostly level footpath before reaching the seafront and here you can choose to walk along the sandy beach or via the promenade.

With its easy access and level paths, this is an ideal family walk – you can make it a quick 20 minute stroll or turn it into a longer excursion if you walk along the shoreline. Even though it’s an easy walking option, you still get the gem of the scenery. Beach views, shandy shores and open spaces - what more could you want. Plus you may even get the option of an added ice cream as your treat for moving those legs. 

Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve Walk

Length of walk: 3.3 miles

For guests looking for more than a beach walk, Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve is often overlooked, yet it offers an ideal place to stretch those legs whilst taking in one of South Devon’s most important coastal landscapes. Think sand dunes, meandering paths, boardwalks, the sounds of nature and stunning estuary views…you wouldn’t want any other walks in South Devon. 

This is a quieter option than taking the main beach route and there are many opportunities to spot an abundance of wildlife, from wading birds such as oyster catchers and curlews through to busy bees, butterflies and dragonflies in the warmer months that enjoy the flowering hedgerows. You may even be lucky enough to spot a seal around the mouth of the estuary. 

Dawlish Warren to Starcross Walk

Length of walk: 6 miles

This is a must for guests staying at Hazelwood Holiday Park and looking for a relatively easy route, yet still with the beautiful scenery that the Exe Estuary Trail has to offer. You’re looking at approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete the whole South Devon walk and you’ll be pleased to know it’s mostly flat with well-surfaced tarmac and paved paths and therefore suitable for most walkers and pushchairs, so bring the whole family along. 

The estuary brings with it a wealth of wildlife known for its dunes, mudflats and migratory birds. If you’re a wildlife lover and wish to spend your time spotting then rather than walking you can hop on the train from Starcross to Dawlish Warren but do check times.  Alternatively, in the Summer months you can use the Starcross-Exmouth ferry to cross the water.

Dawlish Warren to Exmouth Walk

Length of walk: 4.5 miles

This walk is one of the longer wallks, although the flat terrain means that it's suitable for walkers and cyclists wanting to enjoy the fabulous scenery that the Exe Estuary offers. Walks in South Devon don’t get much better than this.

Begin the walk from the dune, then follow the estuary-side path toward the village of Cockwood, where there is an ideal opportunity to stop for pictures in front of the harbourside.

You can extend the walk by taking the seasonal ferry across the estuary to Exmouth, turning this into a more complete day walk or full itinerary from Dawlish Warren. The crossing typically runs from April to October, with sailings dependent on tides and weather, so it's worth checking current ferry times before you set off. Once across, Exmouth's seafront offers plenty of choice for a lunch spot before you make your way back.

Dawlish to Teignmouth Coastal Walk

Length of walk: 3.5 miles

This walk takes a different stretch of coast compared to the other South Devon walks explained above. Covering approximately 3.5 miles, it’s suitable for most abilities and ages. This stretch covers a section of the South West Coast Path which means you can expect stunning seaviews, red cliffs, and views of the South Devon Railway.

Start off in Dawlish itself and follow the South Devon Railway Sea Wall for most of it, before a short climb around the quaint village of Holcombe with its thatched cottages before the path drops back down to Teignmouth to seek out a coffee shop. To return back to Dawlish you can simply catch the train back from Teignmouth to Dawlish or simply retrace your steps back.

Make Hazelwood Your Base for South Devon Walks

With numerous South Devon walks to explore in the area, Hazelwood Holiday Park is the ideal place to base yourself. Situated in the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren, you have a many things to discover, from the Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and South West Coast Path through to the Exe Estuary Trail. The park itself covers 38 acres of grounds and is ideally placed for families, couples and dog lovers to enjoy a South Devon holiday accommodation near Dawlish Warren.