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The iconic South West Coast Path encircles the whole Peninsula offering beautiful, dramatic coastal walking.
This world renowned 630 mile route goes from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in...
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We welcome visitors to our family home in this beautiful valley leading to the sea and hope very much that you will really enjoy a visit to this special place. Built for the Augustinian monks in the...
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Walk the beautiful gardens, enjoy an indulgent cream tea or lunch and buy rare and beautiful plants at the beautiful Docton Mill Gardens and Tearoom.
Docton Mill Gardens and Tearoom...
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The beautiful scenery, glorious light and uncluttered way of life has attracted and inspired artists and craftspeople for hundreds of years.
Hartland is famous for its pottery...
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This wildly beautiful bay offers an ancient quay, some of the most spectacular geology in Northern Europe, the Shipwreck and Smuggling Museum, the Hartland Quay Hotel and Wreckers Retreat Bar,...
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Catch the Oldenburg (or for a really special occasion go by helicopter) to visit this spectacularly beautiful, car-free island. Just 3 miles long and half a mile wide the whole...
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Hartland village, once called Harton Borough, is a timeless, unspoilt rural gem. For over a thousand years the village has been the hub of social and community life for the whole Peninsula, so is...
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Rockpooling never loses its appeal: young and old alike can spend hours hopping from rock to rock and peering into miniature worlds. Find anemones, Sea Hares and Painted Topshells, hunt for...
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Even if you aren’t usually a wildlife fanatic there is something undeniably uplifting and enchanting about catching a fleeting glimpse of a red fox, sighting a pod of dolphins, gazing down at...
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Because of the nature of the landscapea and the very high cliffs, many streams and rivers on the Peninsula terminate in beautiful waterfalls.
Find them with the help of our Beaches and...
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Get out on the water with an experienced guide and even catch your own supper, all rods, reels and bait provided. Take a boat trip to see the coast from a different perspective and watch for...
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World famous Clovelly is a picturesque fishing village with steep cobbled streets, donkeys, a working quay, quaint houses and exceptional food, drink and music festivals. You can...
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Download one of our four free Heritage Trails (in paper and/or audio) and explore 1200 years of history across the Peninsula. These short but detailed walks will show you exactly what to look...
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The coast path, public footpaths and trails wind in and out of woodland and fields literally carpeted, at different times, in vast drifts of flowers. Depending on when you visit, you will see:...
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Eat a crab salad or seafood platter, straight from the sea, at one of the local pubs.
Indulge in the cream or afternoon tea of your life at Docton Mill Gardens and Tea Room, Hartland Abbey...
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Many of the lanes criss-crossing the Peninsula offer exceptional, very low traffic cycling with spectacular views (and nice watering stops!). There are also off-road cycling routes.
A...
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The amazing Peninsula geology is among the most special in Northern Europe and offers stunning climbing and abseiling for beginners and experts. Local clubs, charity groups and activity centres...
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For all weather, all action family fun treat the children to a day out at the Milky Way near Clovelly or the Big Sheep at Abbosham. The Milky Way Adventure Park has Devon’s...
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Make the most of the inspiring atmosphere and learn a new skill or improve on an existing one.
Bring your own materials and get out sketching and painting, or have a go at something...
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There are few pleasures as rewarding as good food and drink shared with good company. Add a virtuous stroll to the pub to burn calories and improve your carbon footprint and you've got the...
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Experienced surfers will love the challenge of the exceptional waves around the Peninsula. The best surf beaches are at Speke's Mill Mouth and Hartland Quay. See the Beaches and Beauty...
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The clear marine waters around the coast and Lundy offer exceptional diving visibility and are extremely popular with clubs all around the country. In fact they are so exceptional and rich...
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Take an unhurried, scenic round at the Hartland Forest Golf Club. Bring your own gear, or alternatively golf clubs, trolleys and Golf Karts (booking recommended) are available for hire....
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Get a completely different perspective by exploring the coastline from the sea - and get a close encounter with dolphins, seals, sea birds and other marine life.
You can also river canoe in...
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Whatever your tastes, there is a fantastic array of things going on near the Hartland Peninsula. There are regular crab, lobster, herring and beer festivals at Clovelly; Appledore’s May...
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With absolutely no light pollution and nothing between you and the horizon, every clear night on the Peninsula brings an astonishing celestial display.
It is often enough to just sit on...