Start & Prawle Points come and find out who keeps you safe along this coastline


Come and find out by taking a guided tour around the only lighthouse in Devon open to the public and see the panoramic views from the lantern room at the top.


What’s a lighthouse like inside? Watching everyday


Discover how since 1836, when it first flashed its warning light from the end of one of the most exposed peninsulas along the south Devon coast, its beams and booms have been warning sailors of the notoriously hazardous waters around Start Point and the infamous Start Point tidal race.


Over centuries, the Start Point to Dartmouth coastline has become strewn with shipwrecks of all shapes and sizes, from warships and schooners to cargo ships, steamers, submarines and emigrant ships, many involving locals in rescues and recovery of lost cargo. After countless disasters, 40 men constructed this welcoming safety beacon which still stands the test of time; as important today as ever with some 13,000 commercial vessels passing within 20 miles of Start Point each year.


Take a breath of sea air, drama, history and nature when you visit Start Point Lighthouse and climb the tower to hear breathtaking stories about storms, shipwrecks and lighthouse living – a truly enlightening experience!


Start Point Lighthouse is open for guided tours throughout the year and for school and other group visits by prior arrangement.


www.startpointdevon.co.uk Info line: 01803 771802


Adult: £5 Children: £3 (5-16) Family: £14 (2+3) Min height 1.1m: see website


START POINT LIGHTHOUSE


Tours held on the hour from 11am, last tour at 4pm


Dates & times subject to weather and Trinity House operating conditions.


FEB Half Term: Sun 12th, Weds 15th & Thurs 16th, Sun 19th MARCH Sundays 12th & 19th APRIL Every Weds & Sun plus Easter: Fri 14th - Mon 17th incl


MAY Every Sun plus Bank Holiday Mon 1st Half Term: Sat 27th to Fri 2nd June incl.


JUNE Every Weds & Sun plus Half Term: Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd JULY Every Weds, Thurs & Sun then from 16th every day except Fri & Sat AUG Every day except Sat SEPT Every Weds, Thurs & Sun OCT Every Sun plus Weds 18th, Thurs 19th,Half Term: 22nd to 27th incl


Hourly guided tours are held on the hour from 11am with the last tour at 4pm. For further information visit www.startpointdevon.co.uk/ lighthouse


From our vantage point 200 feet above the sea, we maintain a visual, VHF radio, radar and computer assisted watch every day of the year during daylight hours. In 2016 we made seventy one reports ranging from dolphin sightings to more significant events where we supplied information to the Coastguard to assist rescue operations. Every year we log about 17,000 passing vessels and vulnerable craft. Watchkeepers also keep a watchful eye on users of the coast path and livestock in our sector. Our station is wholly run by highly trained volunteers and funded by the generosity of our visitors, and the local community.


We operate a weather station and two webcams. We supply actual weather conditions on request by phone and VHF, and via our website (www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk) which provides more information including our contact details and link to our Facebook page.


The Lookout is situated at the very tip of Prawle Point on the South West coast path at the southernmost point of Devon with fantastic views from Bolt Head to the west and Peartree Point near Start Point to the east. It is a wonderful venue with ever-changing weather conditions and is a superb viewpoint to see passing vessels and wildlife.


National Coastwatch - PRAWLE POINT We keep daytime watch 365 days a year on the sea and along the coast as part of the local Search and Rescue system.


You are welcome to visit our Lookout and Visitor Centre.


Please include Prawle Point in your itinerary and visit our informative, interesting, and free interactive Visitor Centre. You will also be made most welcome in the Lookout to talk to the watchkeepers.


Photo: Jason Nickels Challaborough


Sand, sun and sea; family-friendly dining; the great British fish & chips… the ideal seaside location!


Devon's fish & chip heaven


There is nothing quite like Fish & Chips – the crunch of golden crispy batter; flaky white flesh melting in your mouth,


perfectly cooked chips, all fluffy on the inside with crunchy outers; the tang of salt and vinegar on your lips. When that is all you crave, then why settle for anything but the best? You deserve it so head for Fryer Tucks and enjoy!


CHALLABOROUGH • 01548 810425


OPEN 10am-10pm • 7 DAYS PER WEEK EASTER - OCTOBER


TAKE AWAY OR RESTAURANT


THE FINEST FISH & CHIPS IN THE SOUTH HAMS BEACHSIDE LOCATION


Maid Marion


•Local Made Ice-Cream •Wetsuits, Body Boards, Surf Boards - For Sale or Hire


•Beachwear & Beach Goods • Candy Floss …and everything you could ever want for the beach!


CHALLABOROUGH (next to Fryer Tucks)


Not only will you find superb Fish and Chips but a host of other choices too, traditional or from further afield, with special or gluten free diets willingly catered for. Dishes can be taken away or enjoyed in Fryer Tuck's Restaurant in what must be one of the area's most stunning settings.


Just a few footsteps from the beach, it is the perfect place for lunch without missing a moment of fun; early evening meal for families after a day splashing about under


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blue skies on glorious sand; or a quiet, relaxing dinner watching the sun go down on a breathtaking view.


Your stay in the beauti- ful South Hams just isn't complete without a visit to Fryer Tucks – whenever, why ever you go, you won't be


disappointed. Go on, you know you want to!


For radio and AIS check, weather Information and sea state call


‘Prawle NCI’ on VHF channel 65 or Phone 01548 511259


NCI is a self funded charity (registered no. 1159975) manned by volunteers. We are always looking for new watchkeepers.


More information, live weather & webcam


www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk Spectacular, dangerous, breathtaking -


● Sunday carvery weekly from 12 noon to 2pm ● Open for breakfasts, lunch and evening meals


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Local live music the last Friday of every month


● Great deals on food and drink ●


Proud to serve Costa Coffee all day! To drink in or takeaway


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