Westport Springclean 2026

Andrew Fallows

Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.

  • Beach stretch:

    West Port, Machrihanish Bay

  • Date and time:

    19 Apr 2026, 10 a.m. to noon

  • Meeting point:

    the car parking area at Westport

  • Capacity:

    30 volunteers - 29 spaces left

  • School friendly?

    Yes

A map showing the West Port, Machrihanish Bay beach stretch plotted on it

 

This is organised by Kintyre Coastal Network.

Meeting at the car parking area at Westport at 0945 on Sunday 19th April.

Litter pickers, gloves and bags available.

Refreshments provided.

A beach survey will be part of this and if you wish to be involved in this fascinating activity please let an organiser know on arrival.

Also worth knowing…

What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).

What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.

Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser. 

29 spaces remaining - join us on the beach whilst there’s still spaces!