South Devon National Landscape

Shoresearch Volunteer Survey
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-17 11:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wembury Marine Centre for a Shoresearch Survey

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore, the exciting world of extremes where the sea meets the land. It’s a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat.

You will be trained to identify and record the marine life found on our local shores. The data collected by this project helps The Wildlife Trusts to monitor our fragile sea life and better understand the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species.

Shoresearch data has been key to designating many of our Marine Conservation Zones. For more information on the project, visit Shoresearch.

Important booking information

Free event (donations to Devon Wildlife Trust welcome)
Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
This event is weather dependent, so please check your emails the day before in case of cancellation

Know before you go

Suitability

This event is aimed mainly at those with an interest in intertidal marine life identification and surveying.

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September
Although assistance dogs are allowed year round, the nature of the rocky terrain may make it unsafe for dogs

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
Wear wellies/sturdy boots – rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled, waterproof footwear with good grip is essential.

Accessibility

The event takes place on the rocky foreshore at Wembury Beach.
There are steep unguarded edges along the coast.
You should expect to be walking 0.5km over slippery, seaweed-covered rocks and other uneven ground.
Please note, this activity may not be suitable for those with a mobility impairment
Instruction s provided verbally by a group leader in English within an outdoor setting where there may be background noise (wind or rain). Printed copies of some information can be made available with advance notice. The event takes place in a popular public place but is not usually crowded. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants. Noise cancelling ear muffs can only be used if the attendee has someone with them who is able to listen and interpret the instructions for them.

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive just before the event start time

National Trust monthly guided walks by the coast
2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-03 10:30 - 12:30 | NT Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0ED, United Kingdom
Join the National Trust volunteer walking team on a free guided walk every month

Put your best foot forward and join the National Trust Walking Volunteers for a free guided walk near Coleton Fishacre. With clifftop views, special monuments and a chance to see local wildlife, there’s a walk to suit everyone.

Join the team on the first Friday of each month near Coleton Fishacre, with walks ranging from accessible and beginner friendly to longer heart pumping hikes.

Important booking information

Free event
Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult
Booking not needed

Know before you go

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult

Dogs

Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

Varies by walk, see National Trust website for details

Parking

Varies by walk, see National Trust website for details

Facilities

Varies by walk, see National Trust website for details

Meeting point

Varies by walk. See National Trust website for details

Life on the Edge volunteers - (4) Brixham Womens Conservation Group
2026-04-30 13:30 - 16:30 | Berry Head National Nature Reserve car park, Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP, United Kingdom
Life on the Edge volunteers spend time in the fresh air, being active, meeting new people and making a real difference for nature. Come and join the crew!

This Life on the Edge meadow management session with Brixham Womens’ Conservation Group is the fourth in a series of conservation events taking place on the last Thursday of each month, January – May.

On this session we will be hand weeding around hedgerow trees previously planted.

This opportunity is open to any woman who has an interest in nature and or who just fancies getting out and about in our amazing landscape!

Important booking information

Free event
Pre-booking essential via email to lote@southdevon-nl.org.uk – let us know if you need a LotE van pick-up.

Know before you go

Suitability

Aimed at any women who has an interest in nature or who just fancies getting out in our amazing landscape
No experience or particular skills are needed, just enthusiasm to join in!

Accessibility

We will be doing active work on uneven ground

Dogs

Sorry, no dogs on this event

What to bring

Wear weather proof clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tools, equipment and refreshments are provided
Bags can be left in the LotE van while we are working

Need a lift?

Free transport, hop on the LotE van adjacent to #12 bus terminus, central Brixham at 1:10pm.
Please say if you wish to have transport when reserving your space, as van seats are limited

Meeting point (if meeting at the event)

Meeting point Berry Head car park. TQ5 9AP
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Little Acorns at National Trust Coleton Fishacre
2026-04-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 09:30 - 11:30 | NT Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0ED, United Kingdom
Discover the magic of the season with your little ones at National Trust Coleton Fishacre

Explore the garden in the quiet moments before we open to the public, and take part in lots of creative activities on a welly walk.

Important booking information

Welly walks, activities and admission are all free
Suitable for families with children under 5 years old
Booking not needed

Know before you go

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult

Dogs

No dogs please

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Be prepared for muddy outdoor play – whatever the weather

Accessibility

The welly walks and activities will take place on accessible and buggy friendly paths

Parking

National Trust car park – free to members

Facilities

Toilets
Cafe

Little Acorn sessions do not take place during school holidays

Meeting point

National Trust Coleton Fishacre TQ5 0ES
As these walks take place before opening hours, please meet at the Café
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Life on the Edge Walks Series (13) – Spring Birds (Berry Head)
2026-04-28 08:00 - 10:30 | Berry Head National Nature Reserve car park, Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP, United Kingdom
Join us for the latest in our series of walks aimed at helping you discover more about the South Devon National Landscape.
Take a moment to enjoy the joyful spring sounds. As spring gets into full swing, our April bird walk, landing just a few days before International Dawn Chorus Day, will all be about listening to the melodic sounds of the countryside. Contained around Berry Head National Nature Reserve we will be using the predominantly surfaced footpath network, including short sections of the South West Coast Path. We will walk along hedgerows and through areas of Devon important Calcareous grassland, taking time to pause, look and listen to what birds we can identify. We hope to see resident birds such as Stonechat, Yellowhammer, and hopefully the South Devon specialist, the Cirl bunting.
This will be a slightly shorter circular walk of approximately 2 miles to allow plenty of time for stopping and spotting, and although it will include some small inclines, is an ‘easy’ grade walk. Toilets are available at the Guardhouse Cafe. Meeting point for this walk will be Berry Head Nature Reserve carpark (fees apply).
If you have them, please bring a pair of binoculars. For everyone, make sure you bring a bottle of water, a snack, good footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
We are running a 7 and a 9-seater van for people who don’t have their own transport, with pick-ups at Follaton Arboretum, Totnes (by wooden sign) at 07:05, and Paignton Asda (adjacent to main entrance) at 07:30.
Important booking information

Free event
Pre-booking essential via TicketSource, click on ticket image below. Note that there is a separate option to book transport.

We are unable to carry dogs in these leased vehicle, sorry.
Life on the Edge is a Heritage Lottery funded project of South Devon National Landscape – www.southdevon-nl.org.uk

Thanks to National Lottery players

Community Beach Clean - Wembury
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Wembury Beach, Wembury Beach Car Park, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Community Beach Clean – Wembury

Join the National Trust on the last Monday of each month to help keep Wembury safe, clean and tidy with a hot drink after to say thank you.

Important booking information

Booking and more information via National Trust website
Free event, donations welcomed

Know before you go

Suitability

Suitable for children when accompanied by an adult

Dogs

No dogs please

What to bring

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy footwear
Litter pickers, bags and bin rings are provided

Accessibility

Some uneven ground, steps and steep in places.
Wembury Beach car park has accessible parking and an accessible toilet.
Please contact National Trust to discuss any accessibility needs

Parking

Wembury beach car park, charges apply

Facilities

Toilets in Wembury Marine Centre
Hot drink provided in Wembury Marine Centre afterwards

Meeting point

Wembury Beach car park, PL9 0HP, outside the Wembury Marine Centre
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Coastal Wildlife Walk
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a walk along the beautiful South Devon coast, learning about local plants and animals along the way

Join DWT’s local guides on a walk along the beautiful South Devon coast from Wembury Bay. Along the way we will look for birds, bees and butterflies as well as learn about some of the more common trees and wildflowers we find along the way! There will also be a chance to see some of the amazing and colourful nocturnal insects that call the area home with a look in our moth trap.

Important booking information

Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
£3 adult, £2 child

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult and we suggest this event is most suitable for children aged 8+ years

Cancellation policy

Refunds will be issued up to 1 day before the event starts, minus the Eventbrite booking fee.
If the event is cancelled by DWT due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund

Know before you go

Suitability

Families, children 8+ (and all children must be accompanied by a paying adult), adults, experts, beginners

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
Bring hat, water and suncream
Bring snacks as necessary

Accessibility

2 mile walk on the coast path with little shade
The path is often narrow and can be uneven underfoot

Wheelchair access

No

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
The car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Marine Centre 10mins before the event starts

Facilities

Toilets at Wembury Beach, none along the coast path

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive 10 minutes before the event start time

Sharpham Trust dusk chorus – a birdsong walk
2026-04-24 18:45 - 21:15 | Sharpham estate, Sharpham Trust, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7UT, United Kingdom
Dusk Chorus – a birdsong walk

Explore the Sharpham Estate – and the sounds of the birdlife here – with expert Mike Langman.

He’ll guide & inspire birdsong fans, from raw beginners to seasoned listeners, with his observations, facts and knowledge about our feathered friends, their habits and habitats.

At this time of the year, many different bird species are returning after overwintering in warmer climes, and will be in full song establishing their territories and attracting mates.

Sharpham is home to a variety of winged creatures, from tiny firecrests and blue tits, to ravens and raptors.

Important booking information

Event cost £2 – £12, children go free
Booking and more information via Sharpham Trust website

Know before you go

Suitability – this day is for you if you are:

Adult or child of any age and experience, looking to discover more about birds
Interested in learning more about the natural world
A fan of The Great Outdoors
Looking for a fascinating wildlife event

Dogs

Sorry, no dogs

What to bring

Binoculars! Although if you don’t have any, we can supply some
Paper and pen if you want to take notes
Camera if you want to take pictures
Hat & warm clothes
Waterproofs
Good comfy outdoor shoes or wellies
Snack – bring a health snack if you get peckish along the way
Bottle of water

Accessibility

The event will be a circular walk, roughly 2km, downhill to the river and back up again.
The terrain will be on footpaths that may be muddy underfoot and steep in a couple of places.
Unfortunately it will not be suitable for pushchairs but babes in carriers are welcome

Parking

In parking bays behind Sharpham House

Facilities

None

Meeting point

Meet near the parking bays behind Sharpham House TQ9 7UT
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Extreme Rockpool Safari
2026-04-19 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-22 12:30 - 14:30 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for an extreme rockpool safari!

Join Devon Wildlife Trust on an extremely low tide to explore Wembury’s most amazing rockpools, rarely uncovered by the tide!

Important booking information

Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
Cancellation policy

Refunds will be issued up to 1 day before the event starts, minus the Eventbrite booking fee.
If the event is cancelled by DWT due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund

Know before you go

Suitability

Families, children 7+ (and all children must be accompanied by a paying adult), adults, experts, beginners
We welcome attendees with an interest in finding out more about local marine life and are keen to learn or improve their identification and rockpooling skills.

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September
Although assistance dogs are allowed year round, the nature of the rocky terrain may make it unsafe for dogs

What to bring

Please don’t bring nets – we’ll follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and tubs (tubs provided)
Wear wellies/sturdy shoes that can get wet- rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled footwear with good grips is essential
Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
We will be out for up to 2 hours; therefore, conditions can change and be different out on the shore than inland
Bring snacks and drinks as necessary

Accessibility

The event takes place on Wembury beach and the surrounding rocky foreshore
Involves walking a good distance, 200m+, over very slippery seaweed covered rocks, steep paths, sand, other uneven ground and in deeper rockpools
Instruction is provided verbally by a group leader in English within an outdoor setting where there may be background noise. Printed copies of some information can be made available with advance notice. The event takes place in a popular public place but is not usually crowded once we start rockpooling. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants but is not usually noticeable in daylight. Noise cancelling ear muffs can only be used if the attendee has someone with them who is able to listen and interpret the instructions for them.

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
The car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Marine Centre 15mins before the event starts

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event start time

Life on the Edge at The Box - Meadow Makers (3)
2026-04-16 10:30 - 15:30 | The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX, United Kingdom
Come and find us at The Box as we bring the coastal meadows into Plymouth!
Help us create handcrafted flowers to decorate the classroom and over the week it will bloom into a beautiful meadow.
The sessions will run from 10:30-12:30 and 13:00-15:30.
Free Event!
The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth PL4 8AX

Thanks to National Lottery players

Life on the Edge at The Box - Meadow Makers (2)
2026-04-15 10:30 - 15:30 | The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX, United Kingdom

Tots & Toddlers Rockpool Safari
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a mini rockpools safari aimed at tots and toddlers

This event is an introduction to rockpooling, aimed at preschool aged children (4 years and under) and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Important booking information

Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
Cancellation policy

Refunds will be issued up to 1 day before the event starts, minus the Eventbrite booking fee.
If the event is cancelled by DWT due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund

Know before you go

Suitability

Families, Children, Beginners. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September

What to bring

Please don’t bring nets – we’ll follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and tubs (tubs provided)
Wear wellies/water shoes
Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
Bring snacks and drinks as necessary

Accessibility

The event takes place on Wembury beach and the surrounding rocky foreshore
Involves walking over slippery, uneven terrain and seaweed covered rocks

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
The car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Marine Centre 10mins before the event starts

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Life on the Edge at The Box - Meadow Makers (1)
2026-04-14 10:30 - 15:30 | The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX, United Kingdom

Life on the Edge Volunteers Conservation Tasks - Bee Bank Building
2026-04-11 10:30 - 15:00 | prawle point
Life on the Edge volunteers spend time in the fresh air, being active, meeting new people and making a real difference for nature. Come and join the crew!

Come and join Life on the Edge this Spring to help us to create new habitat for our rare solitary mining bees! We will be building bee bank habitat for bees!
Pick ups Follaton House 9.30am, Kingsbridge Quay 10am
Meet at Prawle Point car park ( National Trust), Chivelstone TQ7 2BX
This opportunity is open to anyone who has an interest in nature and our coastline, or wants to get more experience helping the variety of nature on their doorstep 😊

Important event information

Pre-booking essential via email to lote@southdevon-nl.org.uk – contact us to book and for more information. Let us know if you would like to use the LotE transport.
This is a practical conservation task working outside, so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Free event
Sorry, no dogs

Thanks to National Lottery players

Cyanotype Crafting Workshop
2026-04-11 10:30 - 13:00 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust on a Cyanotype Crafting Workshop

Join Devon Wildlife Trust and make something unique and beautiful at Wembury Marine Centre using materials from the beach while learning about local marine life.

If you’re looking to create something beautiful and unique either for yourself or as a gift to a friend then come on down to Wembury Marine centre where we will be making cyanotypes!

Using the intricate shapes of seaweed and a little bit of chemistry to make beautiful pieces of artwork that you can take home with you.

We’ll also be learning about the different types of seaweed you can find washed up on the strandline as well as the history of cyanotypes.

Important booking information

£12.50, booking required- see Wembury Marine Centre website
Aim to arrive 15 minutes before event start time

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

What to bring

While most of the session will be inside there will be a short time outside on the beach, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day

Accessibility

The cyanotype making session will take place inside Wembury Marine Centre, which is wheelchair accessible. However, the practical session will take place on the beach, approx. 75m from the Centre (down a stepped-slope) which is not wheelchair accessible, but with prior notice, we can make reasonable adjustments.

Wheelchair access

With prior notice, let DWT know when booking.

Parking

Wembury Beach car park is owned by the National Trust and parking costs £6/day for non-members.
Please bring correct change with you as cards are not accepted and there is very little signal to pay by phone

Facilities

Toilets including accessible toilet in Wembury Marine Centre
Baby changing facilities
Cafe / refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before event start time

Seaquest Sunday at Wembury Point
2026-04-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Wembury Point car park, Spring Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0BA, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust on a monthly sea watch

Join Devon Wildlife Trust on the first Sunday of each month, to learn about Devon’s marine megafauna and how to develop the skills required to effectively ‘sea watch’!

We will be joined by enthusiastic local volunteers and sea watch expert, Paul Burley, who will show us how to search for cetaceans and sea birds from the land, as well as learning about their behaviour and fascinating lives at sea.

We will collect data as part of Seaquest Southwest, a citizen science project run by Devon and Cornwall Wildlife Trusts.

Important booking information

Free event (donations to Devon Wildlife Trust welcome)
Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
This event is highly weather dependent, so please check your emails the day before in case of cancellation

Know before you go

Suitability

This event is usually aimed at adults with an interest in marine megafauna, citizen science and involves standing and watching the sea with binoculars for a period of time, probably without seeing much, so it may not be suitable for younger children

Dogs

Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear with a good grip
A pair of binoculars or a telescope if you have them
A snack, drink and camping chair

Accessibility

This event requires walking for approximately 10 minutes on a wheelchair/pushchair accessible path before heading up onto the hillside to reach our look out point.
The hillside can be uneven and muddy/slippery after wet weather.

Wheelchair access

Yes – there is the option of staying on the smooth, 3m wide concrete path. Let DWT know when booking.

Parking

Parking spaces are very limited at Wembury Point National Trust car park (Spring Rd, PL9 0BA).
You can reach Wembury Point via a 35 minute walk along the South West Coast Path from the main Wembury Beach National Trust car park (Church Road, PL9 0HP)
Bring coins for the NT car park (free to members) or use RingGo
Local participants are encouraged to walk or cycle where possible please

Facilities

Picnic area
Disabled parking
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Point car park
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Rockpool Safari
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in the UK!

Wembury Bay has long been recognised for its amazing rocky shore environment. In fact, Wembury is often found on the list of the top rockpooling spots in the UK.

DWT’s expert team will take you on a guided rockpool safari to meet and learn about some of Wembury’s most famous inhabitants, from crabs to starfish and everything in between.

Important booking information

Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
Cancellation policy

Refunds will be issued up to 1 day before the event starts, minus the Eventbrite booking fee.
If the event is cancelled by DWT due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund

Know before you go

Suitability

Open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by a paying adult
We welcome attendees with an interest in finding out more about local marine life and are keen to learn or improve their identification and rockpooling skills.

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September
Although assistance dogs are allowed year round, the nature of the rocky terrain may make it unsafe for dogs

What to bring

Please don’t bring nets – we’ll follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and tubs (tubs provided)
Wear wellies/sturdy shoes that can get wet- rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled footwear with good grips is essential
Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
Bring snacks and drinks as necessary

Accessibility

The event takes place on Wembury beach and the surrounding rocky foreshore
Involves walking a good distance, 200m+, over very slippery seaweed covered rocks, steep paths, sand, other uneven ground
Instruction is provided verbally by a group leader in English within an outdoor setting where there may be background noise (wind or rain). Printed copies of some information can be made available with advance notice. The event takes place in a popular public place but is not usually crowded once we start rockpooling. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants but is not usually noticeable in daylight. Noise cancelling ear muffs can only be used if the attendee has someone with them who is able to listen and interpret the instructions for them.

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
The car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Marine Centre 10mins before the event starts

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event start time

Rockpooling - North Sands Salcombe
2026-04-02 11:45 - 13:45 | North Sands Salcombe, North Sands Car Park, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LD, United Kingdom
Rockpooling – North Sands Salcombe

Join South Devon National Landscape’s Estuary Officer Nigel Mortimer to explore the rocky shores of North Sands over one of the lowest predicted tides of the year, and discover the rich intertidal marine life found in the remaining pools and crevices.

Important booking information

Free event
Pre-booking essential via TicketSource, click on ticket image below.

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs – unfortunately, rockpooling is not considered a dog friendly activity.

Mobility

Short walk over the beach and then onto, and over, uneven & some seaweed covered rocks to explore the rockpools and ‘under boulder’ life.

Wheelchair access

No

What to bring

Please dress for the weather (or dress for worse than forecast weather – better to be prepared!)
Wear supportive, sturdy footwear that can get wet
Bring water (and snacks if required)
Please DO NOT bring nets and anything you can’t afford to drop onto a rock or into saltwater

Parking

SHDC car park behind the beach – charges apply (‘Pay by Phone’)

Facilities

Toilets 50m
Cafe 25m
Green and picnic benches 5m

Meeting point

North Sands Salcombe TQ8 8LD – By the stream fence on the grassy green by the car park information panel
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Life on the Edge - (4) The Insects Tea Party
2026-03-31 14:00 - 16:00 | The Edge Brixham, Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9DH, United Kingdom
Join the Life on the Edge team for a free programme of creative sessions.
In this series of 4 creative sessions, led by artist, Monica-Shanta, and storyteller, Sara Hurley, we’ll be using art making, stories and sound, we’ll also be heading out during the second session to explore the coast and gather inspiration. The series culminates in an Insect’s Tea Party where we’ll come together to celebrate what we’ve made. Sara and Monica are extremely experienced local artists that we use a huge range of media to engage, inform and inspire us while we have a great time making with others.
This series is part of a Life on the Edge ‘Small Wonder’ project. Small Wonder projects involve the creation of a public piece of art to raise awareness of our project and to encourage people to get out and enjoy different parts of our incredible landscape. We understand that you may not be able to attend all the sessions, but we do ask that you come to as many as you are able. These events are free and are designed for any older person who would like to attend.
These sessions are delivered by Life on the Edge, a project of the South Devon National Landscape, that is aiming to restore a coastline buzzing with wildlife. The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The events are taking place on the following dates:

3rd March, 2-4pm

The Edge, Brixham TQ5 9DH

10th March, 2-4pm

The Edge, Brixham TQ5 9DH

17th March, 2-4pm

The Edge, Brixham TQ5 9DH

31st March, 2-4pm

The Edge, Brixham TQ5 9DH

Tea Party: Details TBC

Important booking information

Free events
Pre-booking essential via TicketSource.

Know before you go

Suitability

These sessions are designed for older people to attend
No experience or particular skills are needed

Accessibility

The walk taking place on 10th March will be about an hour long, relatively gentle route and quite slow paced

Dogs

Sorry, only assistance dogs allowed

What to bring

Wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear
Bring a drink and snack if required

Meeting point

Meeting point The Edge, Brixham. TQ5 9DH
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These sessions are delivered by Life on the Edge, a project of the South Devon National Landscape, that is aiming to restore a coastline buzzing with wildlife. The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Life on the Edge Walks Series (12) - Invertebrates & Wildflowers (Wembury)
2026-03-31 10:30 - 13:00 | Wembury Park car park, Knighton Road, Wembury, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0LF, United Kingdom
Join us for the twelfth in a series of walks aimed at helping people discover more about the coast of the South Devon National Landscape

This will be a beautiful circular walk via Wembury Barton Farm and Warren Point, then along the coast path to Wembury Church before cutting back inland to the starting point. This is a relatively easy walk of 3 miles with only minor undulation. The walk will pass through arable habitats, woodland, scrub mosaics, maritime grassland, and urban fringe habitats giving a good chance to see a wide diversity of spring’s wildflower and invertebrate species.

We are providing transport in a 7 and a 9 seater van for those that do not have their own transport, with pick-ups at Follaton Arboretum, Totnes at 9:15am and Poundwell Meadow car park, Modbury at 9:50am. Sorry, but we are unable to take dogs in the leased vehicles.

Important booking information

Free event
Pre-booking essential via TicketSource, click on ticket image below. Note that there is a separate option to book transport.

Know before you go

Dogs

If opting for the free transport, kindly note that we are unable to take dogs on board.
However, dogs on leads and under close control are welcome to join our walk if you are able to make your own way there.

What to bring

Appropriate, good footwear and dress for the weather
Bring a bottle of water, a snack

Parking

Wembury Park car park, PL9 0LF

Facilities

Toilets available at Wembury beach

Meeting point

Meeting point for this walk is Wembury Park car park, PL9 0LF
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Life on the Edge Volunteers and Surveys - (5) Oil Beetle & Bee-fly Surveys
2026-03-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Scobbiscombe Farm, Kingston, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4AS, United Kingdom
Life on the Edge volunteers spend time in the fresh air, being active, meeting new people and making a real difference for nature. Come and join the crew!

Come and join Life on the Edge this Spring to survey the invertebrates of our beautiful coastline and work on your insect identification skills! Starting on February 27th, we will be going out every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm to sites along the coast. We will start our survey season looking for the Black Oil Beetle and Short-necked Oil Beetle, and as the weather warms up will also survey for the Dark-edged Bee-fly and Dotted Bee-fly. These creatures are useful indicators of a thriving, species-rich coastal habitat ideal for numerous plant and insect species, so going out and recording is a vital element of our work to restore these habitats. Your survey results will be uploaded to iRecord, and will help us to target our nature restoration work to protect and grow their populations.
See below for dates and survey locations, and please get in touch for more information on meeting points and to book your place. We are providing transport in a 9 seater van for those that do not have their own transport, with pick-ups at Follaton Arboretum in Totnes and en route – please let us know when you sign up if you would like a lift and we will let you know further details. Sorry, but we are unable to take dogs in the vehicles.
This opportunity is open to anyone who has an interest in nature and our coastline, or wants to get more experience surveying the variety of nature on their doorstep 😊

Important booking information

Free event
Pre-booking essential via email to lote@southdevon-nl.org.uk – contact us to book and for more information on meeting point. Let us know if you would like to use the LotE transport.

Know before you go

Fridays from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Meeting point / location: See attached poster for survey locations, and email for further specifics on meeting points and lifts
Walk distance: approx 3-5km
Accessibility: this event is taking place on the unsurfaced footpaths and is not suitable for people who might have difficulty in these conditions.
Sorry, no dogs
To bring: weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy boots, snacks and drinks. If you have one, a hand lens and a note pad would be useful.

Black Oil Beetle & Short-Necked Oil Beetle
From early spring in South Devon, you can find three of the five native UK Oil Beetle species, Black Oil Beetles (Meloe proscarabaeus), Violet Oil Beetles (Meloe violaceus), and Short-necked Oil Beetles(Meloe brevicollis) . Both Black and Violet Oil Beetles are relatively widespread in South Devon, however their abundance does seem to be declining. However, the Short Necked Oil Beetle has a very restricted, fragmented range nationally, with it being equally rare in South Devon being known from one stretch of coast between Bolt Tail and Bolberry Down..
Violet Oil Beetles are often found inland in woodland edges, sunny glades, and hilly, unimproved grasslands, whereas Black Oil Beetles are more commonly found on coastal cliffs and open, sandy, or well-drained grasslands. To distinguish between Black and Violet Oil Beetles, examine the base of the thorax (pronotum). The Violet Oil Beetle has an indented lower edge with a distinct, sharp, raised tooth at the base. The Black Oil Beetle has an almost straight lower edge to the thorax with only a small, rounded, or almost absent tooth.
Black Oil Beetles have a square thorax and kinked antennae, and can be up to 30mm in length. Short-necked Oil Beetles are smaller, up to 24mm long, and have an oblong shaped thorax resembling a ‘short neck’ with shorter, straight antennae. Any records of the Short-necked Oil Beetle should be submitted to iRecord with a photo clearly showing the thorax (ideally a dorsal view, i.e. top-down of its back).
Black, Violet and Short-necked Oil Beetles are found from March through to June (although can be spotted as early as late February in the milder Devon climate) when the adults emerge to feed and mate. Look near wildflower-rich sites, patches of bare ground on the coast path that females will burrow into to lay their eggs, and grassy tussocks that can provide shelter on colder days. Their life cycle is intertwined with that of solitary bees, so any habitat that is good for solitary bees is a good sign there might be Oil Beetles nearby!

Dark-Edged Bee-Fly and Dotted Bee-Fly
Bee-flies, although they look like bumblebees, are actually flies. Their distinctive features are their fuzzy bodies, long tongues, and hovering darting flight. Their tongue – which can be almost half as long as their body – is technically called a proboscis, and is used to feed on nectar from flowers. A good way to tell different species of bee-flies apart is to look at the patterns on their wings. The Dark-edged Bee-fly (Bombylius major) is a widespread species to look out for in South Devon from March through to June, identified by the solid dark band along the front edge of their wings. A rarer species is the Dotted Bee-fly (Bombylius discolor), identified by the dark spots on the front edge of their wings.
During flight, identification is much harder as their distinctive wing patterning becomes a blur – so if you spot one still, snap a clear photo and upload a record to iRecord.
Dark-edged Bee-flies can be found throughout South Devon in a variety of open habitats, including gardens, grassland, woodland rides and clearings, and the coast. The Dotted Bee-fly has more scattered records, but is most commonly seen between Prawle Point and Start Point. Their life cycle is intertwined with that of solitary bees, so any habitat that is good for solitary bees is a good place to start looking!

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Life on the Edge volunteers - (3) Brixham Womens Conservation Group
2026-03-26 13:30 - 16:30 | NT Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0ED, United Kingdom
Life on the Edge volunteers spend time in the fresh air, being active, meeting new people and making a real difference for nature. Come and join the crew!

This Life on the Edge bee bank building session with Brixham Womens’ Conservation Group is the third in a series of conservation events taking place on the last Thursday of each month, January – May.

On this session we will be creating new habitat for mining bees, in partnership with the National Trust.

This opportunity is open to any woman who has an interest in nature and or who just fancies getting out and about in our amazing landscape!

Important booking information

Free event
Pre-booking essential via email to lote@southdevon-nl.org.uk – let us know if you need a LotE van pick-up.

Know before you go

Suitability

Aimed at any women who has an interest in nature or who just fancies getting out in our amazing landscape
No experience or particular skills are needed, just enthusiasm to join in!

Accessibility

We will be doing active work on uneven ground

Dogs

Sorry, no dogs on this event

What to bring

Wear weather proof clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tools, equipment and refreshments are provided
Bags can be left in the LotE van while we are working

Need a lift?

Free transport, hop on the LotE van adjacent to #12 bus terminus, central Brixham at 1pm.
Please say if you wish to have transport when reserving your space, as van seats are limited

Meeting point (if meeting at the event)

Meeting point Entrance to Coleton Fishacre. TQ6 0EQ
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