Emergency at the coast? Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

The lookout — updated for today

The station picture and kit have moved on since 2019. More equipment is on watch; this page tells that story.

From binoculars to a modern watch room

What began with a logbook and optics is now a fully equipped coastal lookout with weather, radio, and webcam capability.

1998 Bare essentials

Logbook, binoculars, and a restored lookout — the station returns to watch.

2010s Radio & optics

VHF Channel 65 radio checks, improved optics, and a growing volunteer team.

2018+ Weather station

Upgraded Davis weather kit with live web publishing for mariners and walkers.

Today Modern lookout

Webcam, more kit on the bench, and a station ready to showcase its role with Coastguard, RNLI, and Border Force.