25 Things To See and Do

  1. The South West Coast Path on the Hartland Peninsula
    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...
  2. Hartland Abbey Hartland Peninsula
    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...
  3. Docton Mill through the Garden, Hartland Peninsula
    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...
  4. Slipware from Springfield Pottery, Hartland, North Devon
    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...
  5. Hartland Quay, courtesy of Hartland Quay Hotel, North Devon
    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,...
  6. Beautiful Lundy Island off the Hartland Peninsula
    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...
  7. Hartland Carnival
    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...
  8. A sea hare, courtesy of the North Devon AONB
    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...
  9. Devon badgers, courtesy of Local Surfer
    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...
  10. Speke's Mill Mouth watefall, courtesy of H2O Alchemist www.flickr.com/photos/h2o
    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...
  11. A fishing boat trip along the spectacular coastline.
    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...
  12. The harbour at Clovelly - picture courtesy of Clovelly Village
    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...
  13. Follow an exciting drive/walk Treasure Trail on the Hartland Peninsula
    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...
  14. Common Bluebell, thanks to Devon Wildlife Trust www.devonwildlifetrust.org
    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:...
  15. A Hartland Cream Tea
    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...
  16. Cycling through Tarka Country on the Tarka Trailn - Stuart Berry
    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...
  17. Climbing at Hartland Quay
    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...
  18. Milky Way Theme Park and Family Attraction, near Clovelly, North Devon
    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...
  19. Living willow at the Yarner Trust
    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...
  20. Hartland Quay Hotel - right on the clliff edge on the South West Coast Path
    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...
  21. Surfing at Hartland Quay
    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...
  22. Seal in Lundy waters, courtesy of Peter Price
    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...
  23. Hartland Forest Golf Club
    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....
  24. Canadian Canoeing on the Torridge courtesty of Bideford Cycle, Surf & Kayak Hire
    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...
  25. North Devon Festivals Logo
    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...
  26. Sundown at Hartland Quay - copyright Bob Seymour
    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...