Teignmouth
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Logistics
Getting There
Teignmouth is a town in Devon along the southwest coast of England. For those traveling from London, the two best options to reach the area are by train or car. There is a direct train from London Waterloo to Exeter St. David where you can then make a quick switch to take a short train to Teignmouth. The total journey is about 3 – 4 hours by train. Alternatively, for those who prefer to drive, the drive from South London will be about 3.5 hours (or a bit more if you hit traffic). With this in mind the journey time is similar and depends more so on your preference.
Getting Around
The town itself is small and very walkable. It can be helpful to have a car if you want to leave the town or go for a shop, but this is also doable with a taxi so not a necessity. Base yourself in town where it is walkable to shops and restaurants to make it easy to walk and explore
Accommodations
Yannon Towers is a great place to stay when visiting Teignmouth with a group. It’s about a 15 minute walk (uphill) from the train station and is essentially an old castle. The walk uphill provides rewarding views from the property itself, including from its very own rooftop!
Things to do and see
Devon is a beautiful part of the UK. Teignmouth is just one of many towns in the area. Head out here to enjoy some time outside the city!
Boardwalk
There is a nice boardwalk which runs from the town of Teignmouth towards Dawlish. Enjoy a morning stroll or job along the boardwalk with views over the water
Beach
Sit on the beach with a book on a nice day and enjoy just being away from the city and on the coast
Trail Walks
The town is a great home base to exploring coastal walks. Grab your trail running or hiking shoes and go exploring on the trails in the area.
Food and Drinks
Ye Olde Jolly Sailor
Lunch or Dinner
Cute pub with standard pub food and great for an afternoon drink
Finley Browns
Lunch
Walk-in brunch spot in town good for coffee and a morning bite
Other Notes
Duration
A weekend trip to Devon is perfect. Teignmouth is a small town, but nicely on the beach and with areas around it to explore if you’re happy to get out for walks in the countryside.
Time of Year
Devon is a lovely part of the UK, especially nice to visit in the summer months when you can take advantage of the beach on a warm sunny day. Alternatively, the walks around Devon can also be nice in the spring and fall when looking to get out of the city and enjoy the countryside and coast