Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
April 26
May 31
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Instow Beach Clean
Help to care for this beautiful spot on the estuary.
📍 Meet at The Glorious Oyster (Sandhills Car Park entrance) to register
🧤 Equipment provided
☕ Free hot drink for volunteers
🅿️ Free parking – please grab a slip from us when you sign in
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Christie Devon Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series. Come and join us!
*You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
🙏 Many thanks to: Christie Devon Estates, The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow, Bideford Rotary Club and North Devon Yacht Club.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
May 31
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Instow Beach Clean
Help to care for this beautiful spot on the estuary.
📍 Meet at The Glorious Oyster (Sandhills Car Park entrance) to register
🧤 Equipment provided
☕ Free hot drink for volunteers
🅿️ Free parking – please grab a slip from us when you sign in
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Christie Devon Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series. Come and join us!
*You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
🙏 Many thanks to: Christie Devon Estates, The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow, Bideford Rotary Club and North Devon Yacht Club.
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Nov 29
Dec 24
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Croyde Beach Clean
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION! 👻
Come dressed in your best sustainable Halloween costume. Think charity shop finds, upcycled outfits, or creative re-wears from last year. Fast fashion isn’t invited! The best eco-friendly costumes could even win a prize.
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Instow Beach Clean
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION 👻
Come dressed in your best sustainable Halloween costume. Think charity shop finds, upcycled outfits, or creative re-wears from last year. Fast fashion isn’t invited! The best eco-friendly costumes could even win a prize.
Help to care for this beautiful spot on the estuary.
📍 Meet at The Glorious Oyster (Sandhills Car Park entrance) to register
🧤 Equipment provided
☕ Free hot drink for volunteers
🅿️ Free parking – please grab a slip from us when you sign in
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Christie Devon Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series. Come and join us!
*You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
🙏 Many thanks to: Christie Devon Estates, The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow, Bideford Rotary Club and North Devon Yacht Club.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Dec 24
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm, Christmas Eve
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
March 29
April 26
May 31
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Day of Action 2026
Be part of North Devon's Day of Action on Saturday 31st January. One day where we show what community action actually looks like. One day where every tiny piece of rubbish counted becomes evidence that informs data, campaigning and policy.
Turn up on the 31 Jan, at one of our organised community cleans, or do your own clean (please see below*) and let us know, and you could win a Dryrobe® or a Hydro Flask*!
Northam Burrows (10am-12pm): Meet at Westward Ho! slipway
Bideford Tarka Trail with the Green Party (11:30am): Meet at Bideford Station
Instow Beach (11am-1pm): Meet at The Glorious Oyster, Sandhills car park
Rock Park, Barnstaple (10am-12pm): Meet on Ladies Mile
Newport, Barnstaple (10am-12pm): Meet in B&M car park
Crow Point, Braunton (10am-12pm): Meet at Crow Point car park
Croyde Beach (10am-12pm): Meet by the slipway
Woolacombe Beach (10:30am-midday): Meet at Mill Rock
Lee Bay, Ilfracombe (9:30am-11am): Meet at Lee Beach slip way
Wildersmouth Beach, Ilfracombe (10am-12pm): Meet at the entrance to the beach
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe (10am-12pm): Meet at the entrance to the beach
Lynmouth (10am-12pm): Meet on the Esplanade in front of the Rhenish Tower, Lynmouth. Short stroll to Eastern Beach (family friendly).
Lee Bay, Lynton (10am-12pm): Meet in the Exmoor National Park car park at Valley of Rocks, Lynton. 2km walk down to Lee Bay (for the more adventurous).
For organisations, businesses and schools:
Groups/community clubs: organise a clean in your local community on 31 Jan, we’ll supply gear & guidance.
Schools & businesses: run your clean during the week leading up (Mon 26–Fri 30 Jan) so your community can still take part within your working hours.
Drop us a line for details.
Data matters – what you collect and count gives real-world evidence for campaigning and for holding decision makers to account.
Please join us and help to make our fourth Day of Action the biggest yet!
*If you plan to do your own clean, please send us your data so that they can send it on to national databases. Email us and we will send you a simple form. Here is what info we’ll need from you:
How many KGs of waste you collected
How many people took part
How many plastic bottles collected
How many coffee cups collected
The most unusual find collected
*FREE PRIZE DRAW:
Win a Dryrobe® or a Hydro Flask!
Attending one of the above cleans? Send us a cool photo of yourself cleaning-up on the day along with the clean details.
Doing your own clean? Send us a cool photo of yourself at the clean, along with the location, how many bags of rubbish were collected, how many KGs of waste collected.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
✨ JANUARY 18th SPECIAL: Free workshop with Ecotribo's mini extruder! Discover how they find out what type of plastic each piece of waste is. Then turn beach plastics into recycled carabiners, giving discarded materials a second life. There will also be some giveaways for biggest batch found and weirdest!
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down anytime between 11am and 1pm.
FREE HOT DRINKS - this year, these will be provided down on the beach rather than at the cafe (still with thanks to Saunton Break Cafe). Remember to bring your reusable cups!
FREE PARKING - for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Keep an eye out for 2026 dates
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe, Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers, National Landscapes and local Surfers Against Sewage reps.
We will also attempt to run a MCS Survey or a brand audit, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you want to help with these surveys.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Instow Beach Clean
Meet at The Glorious Oyster (entrance to the Sandhill car park) to register!
Equipment provided
Free refreshments for participants
Free parking for registered participants
Part of the Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Scream’
Come dressed in your best sustainable Halloween costume. Think charity shop finds, upcycled outfits, or creative re-wears from last year. Fast fashion isn’t invited! The best eco-friendly costumes could even win a HydroFlask.
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Devon Christie Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series.
Come and join us!
NB: You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
Many thanks to supporting partners: The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow and Bideford Rotary Club.
Can't make this one?
Check out our What's On page for upcoming cleans and planet-friendly events and sign up to our monthly What’s On email for more cleans and other planet-friendly events.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down anytime between 11am and 1pm.
FREE HOT DRINKS - this year, these will be provided down on the beach rather than at the cafe (still with thanks to Saunton Break Cafe). Remember to bring your reusable cups!
FREE PARKING - for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Our Big Saunton Beach Cleans will be on the following Sundays in 2025
23rd November 11-1pm
Keep an eye out for 2026 dates
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe, Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers, National Landscapes and local Surfers Against Sewage reps.
We will also attempt to run a MCS Survey or a brand audit, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you want to help with these surveys.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
26 October 2025 10.30am-12pm
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Instow Beach Clean
Meet at The Glorious Oyster (entrance to the Sandhill car park) to register!
Equipment provided
Free refreshments for participants
Free parking for registered participants
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Devon Christie Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series.
Come and join us!
NB: You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
Many thanks to supporting partners: The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow and Bideford Rotary Club.
Can't make this one?
Check out our What's On page for upcoming cleans and planet-friendly events and sign up to our monthly What’s On email for more cleans and other planet-friendly events.
Croyde’s The Great British Beach Clean
Join Parkdean Resorts and Holly the Ranger for the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean event!
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
Free parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided.
Please note - if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a “no dogs” policy from 30th April to 1st October.
More info on The Great British Beach Clean
See you there!
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down anytime between 11am and 1pm.
FREE HOT DRINKS - this year, these will be provided down on the beach rather than at the cafe (still with thanks to Saunton Break Cafe). Remember to bring your reusable cups!
FREE PARKING - for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Our Big Saunton Beach Cleans will be on the following Sundays in 2025
19th October 11-1pm
23rd November 11-1pm
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe, Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers, National Landscapes and local Surfers Against Sewage reps.
We will also attempt to run a MCS Survey or a brand audit, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you want to help with these surveys.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
31 August 2025 1-2.30pm with guest DJs SOLSCISTERS!
28 September 2025 10.30am-12pm
26 October 2025 10.30am-12pm
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
31 August 2025 1-2.30pm
28 September 2025 10.30am-12pm
26 October 2025 10.30am-12pm
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Croyde Beach Clean
Join Parkdean Resorts and Holly the Ranger for the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean event!
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
Free parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided.
Please note - if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a “no dogs” policy from 30th April to 1st October.
See you there!
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
27th July 2025 10.30am-12pm
31 August 2025 1-2.30pm
28 September 2025 10.30am-12pm
26 October 2025 10.30am-12pm
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down anytime between 11am and 1pm.
FREE HOT DRINKS - this year, these will be provided down on the beach rather than at the cafe (still with thanks to Saunton Break Cafe). Remember to bring your reusable cups!
FREE PARKING - for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Our Big Saunton Beach Cleans will be on the following Sundays in 2025
7th September 11-1pm
19th October 11-1pm
23rd November 11-1pm
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe, Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers, National Landscapes and local Surfers Against Sewage reps.
We will also attempt to run a MCS Survey or a brand audit, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you want to help with these surveys.
Instow Beach Clean
Meet at The Glorious Oyster (entrance to the Sandhill car park) to register!
Equipment provided
Free refreshments for participants
Free parking for registered participants
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Devon Christie Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series.
Come and join us!
NB: You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
Many thanks to supporting partners: The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow and Bideford Rotary Club.
Can't make this one?
Check out our What's On page for upcoming cleans and planet-friendly events and sign up to our monthly What’s On email for more cleans and other planet-friendly events.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down anytime between 11am and 1pm.
FREE HOT DRINKS - this year, these will be provided down on the beach rather than at the cafe (still with thanks to Saunton Break Cafe). Remember to bring your reusable cups!
FREE PARKING - for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Our Big Saunton Beach Cleans will be on the following Sundays in 2025
22nd June 11-1pm
7th September 11-1pm
19th October 11-1pm
23rd November 11-1pm
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe, Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers, National Landscapes and local Surfers Against Sewage reps.
We will also attempt to run a MCS Survey or a brand audit, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you want to help with these surveys.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
29 June 2025 10.30am-12pm
27th July 2025 10.30am-12pm
31 August 2025 1-2.30pm
28 September 2025 10.30am-12pm
26 October 2025 10.30am-12pm
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Croyde Beach Clean
Join Parkdean Resorts and Holly the Ranger for the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean event!
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
Free parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided.
Please note - if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a “no dogs” policy from 30th April to 1st October.
See you there!
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Get some fresh air and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team and the National Trust and ND Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down Woolacombe beach as you clean it!
Meet at Mill Rock
Equipment Provided
Upcoming dates:
25th May 2025 10.30am-12pm
29 June 2025 10.30am-12pm
27th July 2025 10.30am-12pm
31 August 2025 1-2.30pm
28 September 2025 10.30am-12pm
26 October 2025 10.30am-12pm
30 November 2025 10.30-12pm
Christmas Eve 2025 10am-12.30pm
****Keep an eye out for 2026 dates ****
See you there !
Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via instagram message or Deborah on 07980625475
Croyde Easter Beach Clean
Join Parkdean Resorts and Holly the Ranger for the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean event!
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
Free parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided.
Please note - if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a “no dogs” policy from 30th April to 1st October.
See you there!
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down anytime between 11am and 1pm.
FREE HOT DRINKS - this year, these will be provided down on the beach rather than at the cafe (still with thanks to Saunton Break Cafe). Remember to bring your reusable cups!
FREE PARKING - for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Our Big Saunton Beach Cleans will be on the following Sundays in 2025
25th May 11-1pm
22nd June 11-1pm
7th September 11-1pm
19th October 11-1pm
23rd November 11-1pm
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe, Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers, National Landscapes and local Surfers Against Sewage reps.
We will also attempt to run a MCS Survey or a brand audit, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you want to help with these surveys.
Ashreigney & Riddlecombe Community Clean
Come and help clean up your community!
Meet at Ashreigney Village Hall
All equipment provided