The ledges of the 200 foot high limestone sheer cliff faces are home to many seasbirds, including nesting guillemots.

Seabirds at Berry Head

21 March to 27 July

Home to southern England's largest guillemot colony, Berry Head in south Devon is a magnet for wildlife.

The limestone cliffs of Berry Head are also home to breeding fulmars, kittiwakes and shags.

From our viewpoint, experience the spectacle of all these nesting seabirds crowded together on the rocky ledges.

Friendly staff will also be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to point out the other birds that live here, including stonechats and cirl buntings, and to answer your questions about the colony.

This event is free, however, there is a small car parking charge.

Opening times

Friendly staff will be at the viewpoint Sunday to Thursday and bank holidays, 10 am-4 pm.

Facilities

There are two telescopes and four pairs of binoculars available for you to use. There is a CCTV link from the guillemot colony into the visitor centre. Hot and cold drinks, plus light snacks are available from a café on site.

Information for disabled people
The main visitor's car park at Berry Head is accessible for people in a wheelchair, and Torbay Council Blue Badge Holders can park for free. Access to the café at Berry Head is via a gate that staff will be able to open for you. Berry Head has toilets suitable for people in wheelchairs. An electric buggy is also available for hire - please call beforehand to check availability. For further information, please phone 01803 883262.

How to get there

By Road
Berry Head National Nature Reserve is signposted from Brixham. The site is situated at the end of Gillard Road. Drive past Landscove Holiday Village up a single track road which leads to the car park and Visitor Centre. There is ample car parking at Berry Head.

By Bus
The number 12 bus serves Brixham. The service runs approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day. Take the bus to Brixham and follow the signs to Berry Head. The walk takes 30 minutes, part of which is steep.

What should I bring?

Binoculars and stout footwear are recommended.

Enquiries

Telephone: RSPB South West England Regional office on 01392 432691

Why not make a day of it?

The seaside towns of Brixham, Torquay and Paignton are nearby. The South West Coast Path also runs through Berry Head.

• Berry Head to Sharkham Point

This is a partnership project with Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.