North Berwick Spring Cleans

Last year, over 34,000 volunteers got involved in this national movement taking action against litter. This year, we want to encourage even more people to get involved.

Why? Last year, 91% of participants agreed that #SpringCleanScotland is helping to reduce the impacts of litter on wildlife, people and the environment.

To help KSB’s campaign for cleaner oceans, and to increase understanding about marine pollution and habitats, we will carry out a marine litter survey based on KSB procedure. This will involve selecting a 100-metre stretch of beach, over which we will remove, identify and record the litter that we find.

This beach clean will last around 1 – 1.5 hours.

Friendly, quiet dogs are welcome, but we ask they are kept on a short lead throughout.

This event will concentrate on East/West beach in North Berwick, starting and finishing outside the Scottish Seabird Centre.

We'll provide the beach cleaning kit, including gloves, alcohol hand gel, bin bags and pickers (for those who want them). The group leader will carry a large, waterproof backpack to carry additional debris. A health and safety briefing will take place before heading onto the shore.

Walking boots or shoes with good grip, clothing appropriate for the weather outside, a drink and food as required, any Medic*tion you may need, a mobile phone, sun protection (good weather days).

We will be on the move for around 1 – 1.5 hours during this clean-up, and the route may include some gentle slopes, uneven sand, rocky ground, and slippery surfaces. We will always try to adjust the pace and the route to make sure that everyone is comfortable, but please let us know in advance if you have questions or concerns about the distance or the route. You can direct queries to [email protected].

We are delighted that, thanks to the incredible work of the team at Beach Wheelchairs, the beach clean is accessible for wheelchair users (subject to availability). To discuss available equipment and book a session to coincide with this event, get in touch with the Beach Wheelchair volunteers on: [email protected] or give them a call on: 0300 111 2112. They have a range of adapted manual wheelchairs and an all-terrain power wheelchair that can be used both directly and with attendant controls. They also have a hoist. The experienced volunteers will chat through options with you to make sure you get the best experience possible.

Our group leader is a trained first aider and will be carrying a first aid kit and mobile phone. A copy of the risk assessment for the walk will be available to view before/during the event.

If this event is cancelled due to poor weather conditions or other circumstances, we will get in touch with you the day before to let you know.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, United Kingdom

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