Dawlish Warren Adventure ! 20/07/23

[@traceydavis1912]

That was lovely bill dawlish warren is a lovely place we stayed at the welcome caravans many times but we do love teignmouth nice photos as well 😀👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it - People have been asking for the Warren for ages now, so at last I have been lol 👍👍👍

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent footage 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Cheers mate - A change of scenery! Whatever next lol 👍

[@AmeliaGreendale]

I’m in doorlish warren right now living in a holiday home!! (Unfortunately I’m lapel I g today but the holiday park was amazing)

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍👍

[@sailingschooners8668]

Hallelujah, you finally got there....hasn't changed too much, in early 80s to the left after the railway tunnel were many wooden shacks selling usual seaside stuff...great to see thanks Bill.

[@janicemiles4638]

I also remember the huts in the 80s. We spent our honeymoon in Dawlish Warren in 1981. They sold what my husband charmingly describes as tourist tat 😂.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yup, I got there in the end 👍 Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@davidsheriff8989]

@@janicemiles4638 Most UK seaside resorts are still the same, that's why I left UK

[@AlisonBryen]

Warren afficiando here, I remember the shacks in the Warren in the late 1980s. We used to buy plastic boats and balls to play with on the beach. I also remember the Copper Mine Amusements, the Hillbilly Moonshine, and the humming of the go carts. The background of my phone is of myself, my little sister, and my grandad eating ice cream sandwiches outside of our caravan on the Holimarine site in 1988. There used to be a motorised boating lake at the area beyond the black fence 5:48. As you can see that is no longer there.

[@sailingschooners8668]

@@janicemiles4638 I would call it something stronger than that...always had great holidays there, did Hazlemere, Peppermint & Dawlish Sands and later Cofton near Starcross Ferry.

[@sarahstokes7028]

YAY, thanks Bill. Wish I was there

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@scottybeeuk]

A lovely trip to Dawlish Warren, and I can say you do get more than 1 chip but never enough! 😂😂😂

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

😂😂😂 👍

[@DS_SPORT]

Wonderful

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeremybeck7244]

Brilliant 👍

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thankyou Jeremy - Much appreciated 👍

[@nigelamor6682]

Stayed at Leadstone camp site back in 1990s when we had a caravan, great memories. Thank you

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

My pleasure! - I tried to fit in as much as possible 👍

[@davidwithers6532]

Thanks for sharing. Again another nostalgic muse on distant holiday fun for me! 1979 I think the 1st time with nearly every year coming back to Lee cliff caravan park until I was 16! Marvelous!

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it David - Theres also a more recent 'Big wheel' video too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae5pqNvqNVppMk 👍👍👍

[@muftydog]

I was there today with my dog. It's changed soooo much since the 70's and 80's. We had a beach hut there when they were over the back on what is now conservation land. Had a railway carriage in Eastdon which is a 5 minute walk from the Warren towards Cockwood, Back in the day there were trampolines,bumping cars,mini railway,mini golf,fruit machines where now there is the open space along 'the main drag' The shops were lined all along it as well selling the usual stuff and it was absolutely packed out with people. The Copper Mine arcade was just before the bridge.That bridge needed redesigning slightly as fire engines couldnt get underneath it. The footpath under the bridge used to be on the other side too. At the end of the main drag was Harrison's Amusements where The Boat House is now (as you said) and also a bingo parlour that was popular. A guy called Pete used to be the bingo caller and i thought he was pretty cool as he sat there smoking his fag calling out the numbers. The go carts have been there since day 1. Just the best of days it was when i was a kid :)

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Great memories - Thats very much as i remember it myself. I have also done a more recent one as well -kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae5pqNvqNVppMk - Not many changes though. Aside from the Wheel 👍

[@ianbolton9309]

Fantastic memories again for me thanks Bill a wonderful video u covered nearly all I think good work young sir 👍🙂

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it - I tried to cover as much as I could - I don't feel disappointed with the result at all - Thanks 👍

[@barryroberts2196]

Hi Bill, any chance of some more railway now & thens ? Interesting to have a look around Dawlish Warren, thanks👍👍

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes, at some point - I just try to keep a variety in the now & thens, and of course, I'm relatively limited to what i have available - But there will be more in the future 👍

[@WilliamWhittaker-wp1yd]

Love watching your videos, had a brilliant week in Shaldon in June, love the whole area and your films bring back very happy memories.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Great to hear! Aside from it being a record of my daily life, its great that it can stir memories in others 👍

[@robcaddick]

Fantastic video Bill, it brought back many happy memories of holidays with my mum and dad back in the 70s. Always wanted to go on the go-karts but somehow never did. The Mount Pleasant used to have a great family room as I remember it, but it's gone now and been incorporated in the main pub. The upside is now the great picture window with a fabulous view of Exmouth and beyond. Thanks Bill.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it - Did your lifeboat inn shot yesterday, so it will be in next Wednesdays video 👍

[@robcaddick]

@@BillsPhoneTeignmouth I look forward to seeing it thanks Bill.

[@bobcholawo6787]

Great. I'm so busy that I'm missing some of these, but it's good to catch up when I can. I like the warren, I could get there from Exmouth in my very small boat. God bless you and family and your barber too. 😂

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Hi Bob, glad you are still enjoying my vids when time allows - I can imagine how much you must need to do, in order to prepare for winter. Best to you and Anne - & My Mum says 'Hello' 👍👍👍

[@bobcholawo6787]

😅 Thanks. Yes so much to do and one of our neighbours has come to do some much needed work on their holiday home although it is their project we try to help too, like helping to unload, and carry stuff up over the rocks... Give our love to your mum. X (Glad to see subs rising too. Since your 100 I have had about two, well six, but the number went down again. You now have over 800, so you must be putting out great videos.... Well, I know you are. God bless you all family .

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

@@bobcholawo6787 Thanks Bob 👍

[@jameskrell4392]

Thanks for this Bill. I live in the South West now and its suprising how many people here don’t know about Dawlish or Teignmouth for that matter. Dawlish was the place where we went on holiday during the 1960’s and 70’s. Its a bit spoilt now especially the sea front but I still like it. I was there last Sunday.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes James, Dawlish & Dawlish Warren are nice places for sure. I agree with the 'improvements' they made, not being quite as nice as it was before, but thankfully they have left Teignmouth alone... So far 🤣 Thanks for joining me on my walks 👍

[@britannia55]

We use to go by train as my dad worked on the railway, Exeter to Dawlish Warren or Dawlish happy summer holidays, back in the 60s, loved it when it was full off beach houses, especially the big Swiss Chalet,exiting to the first sight of the sea, Heaven!

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Very cool Elaine - I didn't go there much when I was younger, but if I had, Id have gone by train - Best way to travel by far 👍👍👍

[@garysoar1234]

Hi Bill we were just last week 22nd to 29th July, staying at Red Rock apartments, been staying there for the last 11 years. Find the Warren just perfect for what we need, covers all ages. Already booked for 2024.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Very nice - You just missed me by a couple of days then :) 👍

[@And_Zo]

Fantastic video, we are going there next week 😁😁 Thank you for sharing.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

You're welcome - I've subbed, & look forward to seeing any vids you might do 👍

[@And_Zo]

@@BillsPhoneTeignmouth Thank you Bill, that means so much to us, we are coming back down on Sunday for another week, if you are around maybe we could meet up for a chat. I love Devon and we hope to move down that way some day 🥰

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Well, I only am out between 1030 and 1230 each day, due to commitments caring for my elderly disabled mother - That said though, I'm on the Seawall every other day - Short Hair, (Flattop) Wrap Around Sunglasses, Shorts & Bowling Shirt, (Or Fleece & Hat if raining) Black Trainers and earbuds in my ears - So if you think you see me, wave at me, as I might not hear you if you just say 'Bill?' - I'm really not hard to find in all fairness - I meet subscribers all the time who seem to recognise me! 👍

[@And_Zo]

@@BillsPhoneTeignmouth We will definitely be there at some point, our little ones want to go to the scooter park :) I hope your mum is well ❤

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

As well as can be expected thanks 👍

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

We loved Dawlish Warren. We stayed in the Langstone Cliff hotel from 2008 to 2020 would go with my parents.Sadly my mum died in 2017.My dad and I would stay from 2018 until 2020.We wrre going again in 2021 but I broke my spine which made me disabled. You should have had an afternoon tea at Langstone Cliff hotel, they are truly georgeous and open to non residents. Thanks for the video. Best Wishes Hazel I lost my dad in 2023.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Sorry to hear about your spine - Hopefully my vid brought back some pleasant memories for you though - Thanks for watching 👍👍👍

[@shamudogsmith1751]

Thank you so much for this. I spent every holiday from 1969 - 80 in Dawlish Warren, Dawlish and Teignmouth. I have wonderful memories. I remember climbing Red Rock with my parents back in the 70's before children were wrapped in cotton wool and the only safety equipment was my Mum telling us not to go near the edge 😂. I'm going to watch more of your vlogs. Once again, thank you.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thanks mate - Glad you enjoyed it - Yes, the 'Good Old Days' when as you say, kids were not wrapped in cotton wool - Glad I stirred some happy memories. Thanks again 👍👍👍

[@colinRei]

As you have probably remembered Bill, the Red Rock cafe is on the side of Langstone Rock. If you can negotiate the trail there are very good views up and down the coast from the top of the rock.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes mate - Possibly next time - Looked a bit dodgy to go climbing up to the top on that steep little pathway ! 👍

[@Stuartalison]

Cafe next to Langstone Rock been shut for few.years now

[@FXEditz06]

I’m going there for my 3rd time tomorrow. I really like it there. Good footage for people looking to go there 👍🏻.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Hope you enjoy it! - Thanks for the compliment :)

[@FXEditz06]

Thanks + Np

[@bobcholawo6787]

My friend from Art college was a 'life guard' there in the summertime holidays and weekends, I just had a smile to myself cuz he must be as old as me now! It was back in 1970'/71.... D'oh! I still think of him as young and very fit lad.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

I know - We don't think of ourselves as being old - Until we look in the mirror! lol 👍

[@bobcholawo6787]

I try not to look to often.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

@@bobcholawo6787 😉

[@shaneraines2094]

Bill I remember coming to Dawlish Warren many years ago with Portway swimming club Bristol and me and my mate Paul Wood stood on a railway sleeper trying to surf!!!!!!!!!!

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Good stuff! funny how stuff like that sticks in your mind isn't it? 👍

[@shaneraines2094]

Bill I laugh to myself now when I picture 2 lads stood on a very heavy sleeper thinking it would float!!!!!!@@BillsPhoneTeignmouth

[@janicemiles4638]

Hey Bill what a lovely visit to Dawlish Warren. I remember when Red Rock Cafe was open (before it was sold and became Elephant Rock) that they did the best bread pudding ever. Shame it's still closed. I thought the chap who runs the cafe at Coryton Cove bought it but obviously not opening it again

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thanks Janice - I don't know much about Warren history, so that's good to know 👍

[@Stuartalison]

Some argument with network rail about driving supplies down to the cafe

[@caroleast9636]

I remember family holidays to Dawlish Warren and seeing the black swans in Dawlish. Great times, but that was over 60 years ago

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes Carol. A popular location for lots of holidays from my viewers it appears - Glad you enjoyed it - May I suggest, if you haven't seen it, my video about the Black Swans of Dawlish ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXGpKGEhsZlY68 👍👍👍

[@chrisharvey5113]

Been looking forward to this. You walked everywhere I wanted to see as if I was there myself. Had a couple of childhood holidays in 1970s and love the place. Nice one Bill ( again )

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it - I was happy with the result & response myself - Not knowing an area that well, makes it easy to miss out on stuff - But I think it turned out OK - Thanks 👍

[@kevinmoffatt]

Stayed in Teignmouth about the time you filmed this and have now decided to relocate from the Midlands to Dawlish Warren. This clip has been useful as, although we visited Dawlish, we didn't get to Dawlish Warren, and we think the area looks wonderful, just the right balance for a coastal resort.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thats great news - Glad my vid helped you to choose. 👍👍👍

[@nigelmulvee994]

Hi Bill thanks for the tour of dawlish warren, the rock Is Red Rock and were the shop is used to be wooden beach huts various trades selling clothing gifts beach gear even a stall selling seafood, and on the grass area there used to be a railway what you have rides on, and a one time there was a small car park near to rail way bridge and a large wooden building which sold refreshments, things have change some what, there is a bit of history, i think you will remember being of my age,😏

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thanks for the info! Like I said, I'm not really that well up on the Warren, having only visited a minimal amount of times - I wanted to call it 'Red Rock' as well, as that was what was in my mind, but if you go to any maps, it comes up as Langstone rocks - Which ties in with the Langstone Cliff Hotel nearby. I guess its a bit like the Parson & the Clerk - Technically, 'Our' clerk - From Teignmouth, is really 'Shag Rock' - But it will always be the Clerk to us :)

[@nigelamor6682]

Fantastic, when we stayed at The Thornhill Hotel we would walk to The Smugglers Inn for a carvery.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yup, along the seawall - A great walk & a great carvery 👍

[@susantaylor927]

That was a weekend away vid! Thanks Bill for this one... Lots of happy memories.. Loved the sounds of the machines and go carts.. Then the lovely peace of The Warren... Were they giant rabbit holes in that piece of grass?😂

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

They were certainly big craters for sure - Glad you enjoyed a day out with me 👍

[@Gary.Morton.]

another nice video.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Thanks 👍

[@SionsTrainVideos]

great video good to see dawlish warren again good walk there i loved the go karts when i was young lol

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it - Yes, it was nice to go somewhere different for the day, but I still like the seawall most of all 👍

[@SionsTrainVideos]

@BillsPhoneTeignmouth yeah good change you will have to walk on the Dawlish sea wall next time

[@liamj197]

Just come back last week from a week away in dawlish warren love it there

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Nice one! Glad You had a good time 👍👍👍

[@Trekon2]

Wow that was a different trip out, the only part I remember of the Warren was the beach area everything else was unrecognisable, but it's been a very long time since I was there as a kid. Very good for kids no doubt, Thank you for sharing and achieving your goal Bill 👏👌👏

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Like i said in the video, most of the buildings are the same, but instead of pinballs, fruit machines and video games, its either food, drink or clothing these days!

[@nigelmulvee994]

The fish and chip shop near railway tunnel was an Hot Dog stall had a few there over the years lovely they were,

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Excellent!

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

Please do a video of the Langstone Cliff hotel in Dawlish Warren. Thanking You Brian

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

I'll give it a go when 'm next out that way, but I'm not 100% sure they are going to want a 'random' wandering the grounds, making a KZbin video 😂 👍👍👍

[@colinjohnpack3105]

Welcome holiday camp is very good

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes, I have always heard good things about the Welcome 👍

[@helenswan705]

The old photos are fabulous. Shame you didn’t investigate the nature reserve tho it is hard work going over the dunes. Some of which have washed away now, so you cannot get to the bird hide, for the foreseeable future. Time stamps are most helpful thank you

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Glad you enjoyed it Helen. 👍 All good re the nature reserve - Gives me something to do next time I'm out that way 👍 Glad you like the timestamps. I spend a lot of time doing those on each video - & you are the first person ever to mention them :) Thanks 👍👍👍

[@pauldupre8894]

I haven’t been here since 1976 and the go carts were there then ,not much else in them days and first went in the 60s and the train carriages in Brunel park were there then

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Lovely 👍 I hope it brought back some nice memories for you. Have you seen my more recent one? I rode the big wheel 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae5pqNvqNVppMk

[@barryhargreaves3311]

Bill saw network rail van Hit the bridge at dawlish warren last October.

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Oh dear, Hope no one was hurt 👍

[@HaglerGGGtripleC]

Hello Bill

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Hello Robert 👍

[@alextrainspotterhd6444]

Another great video bill 😂ahh another man picking his nose 😂

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Well he was! 😂 First rule of video commentating - 'Say what you see' - LOL 👍

[@alextrainspotterhd6444]

@@BillsPhoneTeignmouth 😂😂

[@garypamflett2150]

we allways go camping at leadstone camping

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Nice 👍 A great location for sure 👍

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

Was that the A379?

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes! Although I had to check on the map! Its just the road to Dawlish to me 🤣🤣🤣

[@tanyamountford8559]

Goldensands holiday park plz ❤

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Yes, will keep that in mind for next time - I actually used to work there for a couple of seasons, back in the early 1990s - I gave out change in the arcade of an evening! 😂😂😂

[@colinjohnpack3105]

Bin thear not very good it was ok but did not stay long round a 2 hours had a coffee and left

[@BillsPhoneTeignmouth]

Fair play. Not for everyone of course, but at least you enjoyed a coffee 👍👍👍

[@davidwithers6532]

Thanks for sharing. Again another nostalgic muse on distant holiday fun for me! 1979 I think the 1st time with nearly every year coming back to Lee cliff caravan park until I was 16! Marvelous!