Dawlish is an English seaside resort community and civil parish in Teignbridge on the south coast of Devon, 12 miles (19 km) from the county town of Exeter and the bigger resort of Torquay. Its population of 12,345 in 2001 rose to about 16,000 by 2018, and also was expected to expand highly in coming years, as several huge real estate estates were incomplete, mainly in the north as well as eastern of the town. It had actually expanded in the 18th century from a small fishing port into a widely known seaside resort, as had its close to neighbor, Teignmouth, in the 19th century. Dawlish lies at the outlet of a little river, Dawlish Water (likewise called The Brook), between Permian red sandstone high cliffs, and also is fronted by a sandy beach with the South Devon Railway sea wall and also the Riviera Line railway above. Behind this is a main public park, The Yard, whereby Dawlish Water streams. Quickly to the south-west of Dawlish is a headland, Lea Mount, with Boat Cove at its foot and Coryton Cove, the outermost part of the beach available by the seawall path behind it. There is a food kiosk there. To the north-east, via the beach or seawall, the coast can be followed for some 2 km to Langstone Rock and the resort of Dawlish Warren beyond. Dawlish is additionally recognized for its black swans (Cygnus atratus), introduced from Western Australia, which cope with other unique waterfowl in a tiny city sanctuary on Dawlish Water. There are numerous attractions around the community, such as beaches, safari mini-golf, a waterfowl centre, a leisure centre with a swimming pool, a countryside park, and also the Dawlish Museum.