Dawlish Coastal Tour from Dawlish Railway Station to Parson and Clerk

We fly from Dawlish railway station following a train through the tunnels on its way to Teignmouth. We stop at the legend that is Parson and Clerk and then head back to Dawlish seafront. Along the coast towards Dawlish where the railway runs through the Parson’s tunnel can be seen the twin stacks of the Parson and Clerk. Many versions of the story exist. Robert Hunt (in 1881) and Sarah Hewett (1900) relates that a certain Bishop of Exeter fell ill and came to Dawlish to restore his health. However, an ambitious local priest aimed to succeed to the See in the event of his superior’s demise. The priest’s guide was his clerk, and they often made the journey to check on the condition of the bishop. One night, in a terrible storm, whilst crossing Haldon moor they lost their way and found themselves miles from the correct path. The priest in his frustration abused his clerk with the words I would rather have the devil himself, than you, for a guide. At that moment a horseman rode b