Hartland - a short walk using the South West Coast Path



Short Walks (up to one day) Suitable for Culture Suitable for Heritage Suitable for Scenery
Walk name: Hartland
: Hartland Quay car park
Finish location: Hartland Quay car park
Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Grade Difficult
Terrain Coast path, public rights of way, surfaced road. Mostly reasonable under foot. Some tricky footing on coast path. Six flights of steps, four stiles, five steep ascents, three steps descents.
Circular Walk: Yes
Free from obstacles & steep gradients: No

Walk description:

An exciting journey through Hartland's rich history of trade and settlement. Hear about the seafarers who braved this treacherous coastline, stories of pirates, convicts, smuggling and wrecks and the folk who lived and worked in what was once a remote outpost.

The North Devon AONB Service have produced a leaflet for this walk giving directions, along with information on the wildlife, geology and history of the area. It can be viewed and printed by clicking on the ‘Printer friendly page’ button on the right hand side, near the bottom of the page.
Public transport information:
No bus service to Hartland Quay.
For details of public transport to Hartland, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33
Toilets:
Public toilets by Hartland Quay Hotel; also in Stoke,
by the church.
Nearest Car parks:
Hartland Quay car park (Postcode for Sat Navs: EX39 6DU)
Nearest refreshments:
Contact Bideford Tourist Information Centre for details.
Further Information:
To find out more about the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and download other walks visit their website North Devon AONB Service .
OS Explorer Map number: 126

Path News
* The 2010 Coast Path Photo Competition
* How to see the walks in Google Earth.

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PICTURE: View at Hartland Quay Hotel. Photographer Jaap Gaasenbeek, Holland.
View at Hartland Quay Hotel. Photographer Jaap Gaasenbeek, Holland.

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  • Distance: 4 miles (6km)
  • Walk description: The sound of bubbling water follows you almost all the way around this beautiful circular walk. The route takes you along the Coast Path past streams banked with yellow flag irises, foxgloves and campion, along wooded inland paths and quiet farm lanes.
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  • Distance: 2 miles (3km)
  • Walk description: This walk has some stunning views along the coast and has evidence of shipwrecks from the past. There is plenty of opportunity for looking at wild flowers, bird life and possibly seeing some marine mammals.
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