Part of the cliff at Ness Cove collapsed and blocked a pedestrian tunnel leaving the women, one of whom is pregnant woman, unable to leave.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service told BBC News the two women, who had a dog with them, were not thought to be injured.
Coastguards were alerted to the incident at about 11:00 GMT.
Teignmouth inshore lifeboat and Devon and Cornwall Police were involved with the "awkward" rescue.
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