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Prawle Point NCI is one of around 60 National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) stations along the coasts of England and Wales keeping an eye on those at sea and on the coastline, ready to assist HM Coastguard when things go wrong.
The Prawle Point lookout stands 200 feet above sea level at the most southerly point in Devon and is open 365 days a year. We have one of the best views along the coast so do come in and visit (find us here).
We maintain watch from 09:00 and 17:00 local time (or sunset if earlier) and from 3rd May to 8th September from 09.00 to 20:00 local time (or sunset if earlier).
NCI stations receive no government funding and are entirely staffed by volunteers. We rely on public support and so please make a donation.
In addition to keeping a watch, we are available to provide information as to the local sea and weather conditions, by telephone on 01548 511259 or via our own VHF Channel 65. See also our weather station and webcams.
We are able to give radio and AIS checks; indeed, HM Coastguard recommends calling NCI on Channel 65 for this purpose.
Adjacent to the Lookout is a Visitor Centre with interesting information about the area, its ecology and history.
Our information pages have content directed at mariners and walkers and also summarise the history of the Prawle Point lookout. Watch our video to find out more about us. Please keep safe when on or by the water and take our Water Safety quiz.
Spring fundraiser THANK YOU
Our Spring Fundraiser has now concluded Our Spring fundraiser has now concluded. This was our main fundraising event for the year. We’re still totting up the various streams of income
We were at Prawle Fair
A beautiful sunny day for another fun-filled Prawle Fair held as usual on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday. Here with (L to R) Martin, Di, Richard and Nick.
Prawle Point NCI keeps watch over coast and sea from Bolt Head to Start Point (Devon UK) all daylight hours.
NCI Prawle Point
Prawle Fair on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Manned by watchkeepers Martin, Di, Richard and Nick
NCI Prawle Point
We were contacted by Falmouth Coastguard on Friday afternoon to request any sighting of French vessel believed to require assistance. Neither Falmouth nor the vessel
NCI Prawle Point
