National Whale & Dolphin 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.

National Whale and Dolphin Watch is a 9-day citizen science event dedicated to studying and protecting cetaceans in UK waters.

Sea Watch Foundation » National Whale & Dolphin Watch 2025

This event is free of charge (although donations to Devon Wildlife Trust are gratefully accepted), so all you need to take part are a decent pair of binoculars or a telescope! Feel free to bring a snack, drink and camping chair with you and please dress appropriately for the weather.

Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult. This event requires walking for approximately 10 mins on a wheelchair accessible concrete path, followed by sitting and watching with binoculars for a period of time, probably without seeing much, so it may not be suitable for younger children.

Parking spaces are very limited at Wembury Point National Trust car park ( Spring Rd, PL9 0BA). You can reach Wembury Point via a 30 minute walk along the SW Coastpath from Wembury Beach National Trust car park (Church Road, PL9 0HP). We actively encourage local participants to walk or cycle where possible please.

This event is highly weather dependent, so please check your emails the day before in case of cancellation.

Important Accessibility Information

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, so please wear sturdy footwear with a good grip. For wheelchair or pushchair users, there is the option of staying on the smooth, 3m wide concrete path, please just let us know when booking. Surveys take place early in the morning year-round, so please wrap up warm and bring a hot drink/snack during the winter months.