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Beaches Β· South West England

Red Rock Beach

In or near Mamhead.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Red Rock Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Waves crashing at Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 3342263

David Smith β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Dawlish Β· 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Red Rock Beach is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newton Abbot parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dawlish, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area EX7.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dawlish Cliffs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Red Rock Beach is located in Dawlish, Devon, South-West England. It is part of the Dawlish Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), noted for its geological and ecological significance. The area offers a distinctive coastal landscape, attracting interest for both its natural beauty and biodiversity.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5858, -3.4541
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Dawlish
Postcode
EX7 0AX
Parliamentary constituency
Newton Abbot
Nearest railway station
Dawlish β€” 0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Blocked green lane, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 5193635πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Lady's Mile Holiday Park

Lady's Mile Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Green and play area at Newlands, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 2057954πŸ“· 5

Parks Β· South West England

Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas

Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas β€” a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
The railway at Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 6883284πŸ“· 5

Heritage railway stations Β· South West England

Dawlish railway station

Dawlish railway station β€” a Grade II-listed railway station in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free
Coast path, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 5694528πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Dawlish

Dawlish β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Ά
Coast path, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 5694528πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Railway Inn

Railway Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Up Strand Hill, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 7334931πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Lammas Park House

Lammas Park House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

β†— lammasparkhouse.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Red Rock Beach

Places to stay

Blocked green lane, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 5193635πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Lady's Mile Holiday Park

Lady's Mile Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Up Strand Hill, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 7334931πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Lammas Park House

Lammas Park House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

β†— lammasparkhouse.co.uk
Car park and sandstone cliff, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 6515347πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Oakcliff Chalet Park

Oakcliff Chalet Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Free↗ oakcliff.co.uk
Pine, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 6489448πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South West England

Mount Pleasant Inn

Mount Pleasant Inn β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

β†— mountpleasantdawlish.blogspot.co.uk
Welcome Family Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren (3) - geograph.org.uk - 6226938πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Dawlish Warren Holiday Park

Dawlish Warren Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Hazelwood Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 4084405πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Welcome Holiday Park

Welcome Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Coast path, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 5694528πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Railway Inn

Railway Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Nelson House and other terraced house, The Beacon, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 5355528πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Manor Hotel

Manor Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

Blue plaque on Thomas Tucker building, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7381519πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Manor Cottage

Manor Cottage in England South West, United Kingdom.

Exmouth Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 4077825πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Spoken

Spoken in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Parade, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 4647487πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Powder Monkey

The Powder Monkey in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cross House, Bishopsteignton - geograph.org.uk - 7874130πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

No 2 (The Ring Of Bells) Including Iron Railings In Front

No 2 (The Ring Of Bells) Including Iron Railings In Front in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Westbourne, a hot October evening on the beach - geograph.org.uk - 2629214πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red Rock Beach?
Red Rock Beach is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX7 0AX), in the parish of Dawlish.
What is Red Rock Beach?
Red Rock Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Red Rock Beach?
The nearest railway station is Dawlish, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX7 0AX.
Is Red Rock Beach a protected site?
Yes β€” Red Rock Beach is part of the Dawlish Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Red Rock Beach free to visit?
Yes, Red Rock Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Red Rock Beach?
The nearest railway station is Dawlish, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX7 0AX.