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Teignmouth sits in a slightly unusual geographic position, tucked between the red sandstone cliffs of the South Devon coast and the broad estuary of the River Teign. It is effectively a town of two faces: the seaward side features a long beach and a Victorian pier, while the river side looks across the water to the village of Shaldon and the steep hills beyond. The ‘Back Beach’ on the estuary is where the town’s working life is most visible, with its active fishing boats and the busy commercial port that still exports local ball clay. Historically, the town grew from a split settlement - East and West Teignmouth - which eventually merged as it became a popular maritime hub and later a resort. Today, the town remains well-connected via the coastal railway line, which offers a famously scenic route toward Exeter, and the historic Teignmouth-Shaldon ferry - one of the oldest in the country - remains a practical way to cross the river mouth. It’s a place where the rhythm of the tides and the activity of the port carry as much weight as the seasonal footfall on the promenade.