Teignmouth

Teignmouth is a coastal town in the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. It is on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign in an area of the South Devon coast that is famed for its red sandstone cliffs. It had a population of approx 15,000 in 2021.

In 1690, it was the last place in England to be invaded by a foreign power, when a contingent of the French fleet anchored of Torbay attacked the town. The town grew from a fishing port associated with the Newfoundland cod industry to a fashionable resort of some note in Georgian times, with further expansion after the opening of the South Devon Railway in 1846.

Its port still operates, and the town remains a popular seaside holiday location.

Understand
Don't call it "TAYN-mouth". It's "TIN-muth".

By car

 * From the north there is the B3192 which is off the A380 (Telegraph Hill) which is a winding route going through the mostly forested areas. These are particularly colourful in the autumn.
 * From the east the A370 from Exeter takes a longer and more scenic route along the Exe estuary going through Kenton, Starcross and Dawlish.
 * From the west the A381, again off the A380, at Kingsteington has some panoramic views up the Teign Estuary towards Teignmouth.
 * From the south the B3199 from Torquay via Shaldon (which is situated on the opposite bank of the Teign estuary overlooking Teignmouth).

By train
is near the centre of town on the line from London Paddington to Penzance in Cornwall. Alternatively it is on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton.

Teignmouth station is served by Crosscountry and Great Western Railway trains. The journey from Exeter is famous for its beauty as it hugs the red sandstone cliffs with great views out to open sea. It is worth getting the train to Exeter just for the journey.

By plane
Teignmouth is from   which has scheduled flights to many destinations in the UK and Europe.

Get around
Most of Teignmouth can easily be reached by foot. Taxis can be found near the train station. Buses leave from the centre of town for Exeter, Torquay and Newton Abbot.

See
The beach and promenade stretch the entire length of the town and there is a Victorian pier and promenade.

There is a children's play area and mini golf on the grass area by the beach front called 'The Den'.

Do
The South West Coast Path, which passes through the town, is a great way to see the coast in this part of Devon.


 * Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.
 * Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.
 * Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.
 * Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.

Festivals
Every summer Teignmouth hosts a folk festival, jazz festival and carnival.



Connect
As of Sep 2023, Teignmouth and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from Three

Go next

 * Dawlish is a town to the east of Teignmouth.