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The Beach
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Teignmouth Main Beach is a ENCAMS Resort Seaside Award Winning
Beach 2006
Teignmouth's Main Beach is a long sandy beach
stretching from the mouth of the estuary (from the River Teign) and heading east
towards Dawlish. The beach is perfect for all activities with a mix of shingle
and sand. The views out to sea are amazing. To the east the famous
Jurassic Coastline. On a clear day spot Portland Bill. To the west the stunning
red coastline of Torbay and Berry Head in the far distance.
The beach slopes very gently towards the sea and currently has a large sandbar
forming on the estuary side of the pier, which can cause problems for lifeguards
in the summer as swimmers and walkers can get cut off as the tide surges back
in.
The beach has subtle dangers such as the strong
rip currents that can form on either sides of the pier and when the surf picks
up the waves can tend to dump violently on the beach knocking swimmers off there
feet.
However Teignmouth tends to be a very placid
and calm beach which is perfect for families and anyone who enjoys the water.
Dogs are allowed on the Main Beach throughout
the year however have restricted used from May through September (From the Point
Car Park to East Cliff)
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| Parking |
There is a number of council run car parks
throughout Teignmouth. |
| Toilets |
Teignmouth has numerous public toilets located
at, the point car park, East Cliff Car Park, the Den, Near the Co-Op
and right next door to the club house at the East Cliff promenade. |
| First Aid |
Is available from the Lifeguards during the
summer months |
| Lifeguards: |
During the summer months, currently at weekends
and during kids holidays |
| Amusements |
Teignmouth has a variety of amusements available
for all ages including the pier (with video games & rides), other video
arcades, bowling, miniature golf, Rugby club, seafront play park, multi use
games court, scuba diving, fishing, a harbour and much more. |
| Local shops |
There are a variety of shops available in town,
including independent shops to major chains like Woolworths, Co-Op,
Superdrug, Boots, WH Smiths and many more. |
| Cafes, bars and restaurants |
As you would expect from a seaside town, there
is a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants for all tastes and budgets.
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| Entertainment |
The town has a annual Summer Carnival, regatta
and a number of other events such as festivals (folk, jazz & others) |
| Disabled Access: |
Teignmouth has easy disabled access due to the
main part of town being on the flat and having a promenade wall by the sea.
There is a disabled centre which hired out wheelchairs. |
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