No official Teignbridge statement on metal detecting found; site search returns only scrap-metal licensing. Beach byelaws exist but their text on detecting was not found.
Covers
Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Shaldon to Ness Cove
Watch out for
Dawlish Warren is an SSSI/SAC nature reserve - detecting status not confirmed.
We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig. We emailed them on 9 Nov 2026 and will update this page if they reply.
Detecting somewhere specific?
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