Dawlish is an English seaside resort community and civil parish in Teignbridge on the south coastline of Devon, 12 miles (19 kilometres) from the county town of Exeter and also the bigger resort of Torquay. Its population of 12,345 in 2001 rose to about 16,000 by 2018, as well as was expected to expand highly in coming years, as a number of big housing estates were unfinished, primarily in the north and also eastern of the community. It had grown in the 18th century from a little fishing port right into a widely known seaside resort, as had its close to neighbour, Teignmouth, in the 19th century. Dawlish lies at the outlet of a small river, Dawlish Water (likewise called The Brook), between Permian red sandstone cliffs, as well as is fronted by a sandy coastline with the South Devon Railway sea wall and the Riviera Line train above. Behind this is a main public park, The Yard, whereby Dawlish Water moves. Promptly to the south-west of Dawlish is a cliff, Lea Mount, with Boat Cove at its foot and also Coryton Cove, the furthest part of the beach accessible by the seawall course behind it. There is a food kiosk there. To the north-east, through the beach or seawall, the coast can be complied with for some 2 km to Langstone Rock and also the resort of Dawlish Warren beyond. Dawlish is also recognized for its black swans (Cygnus atratus), introduced from Western Australia, which deal with other exotic waterfowl in a small urban haven on Dawlish Water. There are several destinations in and around the community, such as coastlines, safari mini-golf, a waterfowl centre, a recreation centre with a pool, a countryside park, as well as the Dawlish Museum.