HAULING 100KG OF MARINE LITTER OFF THE JURASSIC COASTLINE
This past weekend, we took on the challenge of clearing marine pollution from two stunning but heavily littered spots along the Jurassic Coast. Over two days, covering six miles in total on tough terrain, we removed over 100kg of marine waste—a mix of plastic bottles, discarded rope, and all sorts of debris washed in by the tides.
DAY 1: SEATON BEACH - GREY SKIES, HEAVY LOADS
Saturday saw us tackling Seaton Beach under a blanket of grey skies. With every step sinking into the shifting pebbles and shingle, we trudged a mile and a half out, scanning the tide lines for waste. The haul was relentless—old fishing gear, broken plastics, and more than 70kg of marine litter weighing us down on the return journey. We even came across a council bin! The walk back was brutal, trolley fully loaded, each step feeling heavier with the burden we carried. But as always, the reward came in knowing this plastic wouldn't be choking marine life or breaking down into microplastics in the sea.
The evening was a welcome contrast. Roy's motorhome became the perfect wind-down spot, where we shared laughs over a few drinks, swapping stories and reflecting on the graft of the day.
DAY 2: CHARMOUTH BEACH - FOSSIL HUNTERS AND SUNSHINE
Sunday brought a change in mood with bright skies over Charmouth Beach. Fossil hunters dotted the shoreline, searching for remnants of ancient life, while we focused on the modern relics of human impact—plastic pollution. The terrain was almost as punishing as the day before, but we pushed on, covering another three miles and carrying back between Roy and I, a bucket full of heavy, wet rope along with three black sacks stuffed with plastic bottles and marine debris.
By the end of it, our bodies were aching, but there's something deeply satisfying about seeing a once-polluted stretch of coastline left cleaner than we found it.
WHY IT MATTERS
Every piece of plastic removed is a step toward protecting the wildlife and fragile ecosystems of this coastline. The Jurassic Coast is a place of natural wonder, yet it bears the scars of human neglect. With every clean-up, we chip away at the damage, knowing that change starts with action, potentially saving wildlife and stopping pollution breaking down into microplastics.
Big thanks to Roy and Louis for the camaraderie, the motorhome hospitality, and the ongoing dedication to keeping this coastline clean. If you're inspired to join in or want to see more from the weekend, let us know—we've got plenty of footage to share!
If you want to learn more about Roy and his charity organisation, you can check out his website by clicking here, reading our previous blog post going into more depth about Clean Jurassic Coast, or by checking out, following and supporting the CJC Instagram.
Until next time, keep fighting the tide of plastic!
Adam, RAT ASSED !!!
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