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Start Point & Prawle Point Spectacular, dangerous, breathtaking - come and find out who keeps you safe along this coastline Watching from Prawle Point


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 2017 we made approximately 60 reports ranging from dolphin sightings to more signifi- cant events where we supplied information to the Coastguard to assist rescue operations. Every year we log about 17,000 passing ves- sels and vulnerable craft.


Watchkeepers also keep a watchful eye on users of the coast path and livestock in our sec- tor.


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 web- cams. We supply actual weather conditions on


request by phone, VHF (channel 65) and via our website (www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk) which provides more information including our con- tact details, lookout opening hours and a 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.


Please include Prawle Point in your itinerary and visit our informative, interesting, and free interactive Visitor Centre.


You will be made most welcome in the Lookout where you can meet the watchkeepers.


What’s it like inside the Start Point lighthouse?


Have you ever been to the top of a lighthouse?


Take a guided tour around the only lighthouse in Devon open to the public. Climb to the top, see the panoramic views, spot marine life and passing ships and have holiday shots to remember! Discover how its beams warn sailors of the notori- ously hazardous waters around Start Point and the infamous Start Point tidal race.


Over centuries, this 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 dar- ing rescues and recovery of lost cargo. After countless disasters, 40 men constructed this welcoming safety beacon in 1836; it is as impor-


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. MARCH: Sun 25th, Fri 30th & Sat 31st APRIL: Every Weds & Sun plus Easter Mon 2nd, Thurs 5th & 12th


MAY: Every Weds & Sun plus Bank Holiday Monday 7th Half Term: Sun 27th – Fri 1st June incl.


JUNE: JULY:


Every Weds & Sun plus Half Term: Fri 1st


Every Weds, Thurs & Sun then from 22nd every day except closed Sat 28th


AUGUST: Every day except Saturdays SEPT:


Every Weds, Thurs & Sun


01548 511259 or ‘Prawle Point NCI’ on VHF Channel 65


www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk Operating hours, Information, Weather and Webcams


Registered charity no. 1159975 22


PRAWLE POINT National Coastwatch


tant today as ever with some 13,000 commercial vessels passing within 20 miles each year.


Take a breath of sea air, drama, history and nature when you visit Start Point Lighthouse, situated on one of the most exposed peninsulas along the south Devon coast. Our exciting news this year is that Start Point Lighthouse is undergoing an extensive refurbish- ment programme at the end of the season. Whilst it will be finally entering into the 21st century, it means that our iconic Fresnel Lens, above, in the lantern room will no longer be in active use! So, come and see it working in 2018 before the arrival of the LED lights. For further information visit www.startpointdevon.co.uk.


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