Incredible landscapes.

Extraordinary things to do.

Beautiful places to stay.

  • Incredible Landscapes

     Wild, beautiful and untouched.  The entire Peninsula is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

    See below to find out what makes the Hartland Peninsula so special and how the extraordinary landscapes are being protected.

    Incredible Landscapes
  • A Walker’s Paradise

    The South West Coast path circles the entire peninsula offering world class walking. 

    Download walks, watch walking videos and discover Heritage and Treasure Trails for all the family...

    See the walking pages

    A Walker’s Paradise
  • Outstanding Natural Beauty

    Hartland is world recognised as having outstanding natural beauty.

    It is an AONB, has four sites of Special Scientific Interest, is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Lundy is England’s only Martine Nature Reserve… 

    Find out more

    Picture used courtesy of Clive Ormonde ©
    Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Beaches & Beauty Spots

    Deserted beaches, an iron age hill fort, bluebell woods, brooding Blackchurch Rock...

    Use our interactive map to explore the Peninsula and uncover beautiful places to visit. 

    Photograph couresty of H2O Alchemist.
    Beaches & Beauty Spots

Incredible Landscapes

sign-post-1-2011.jpgA walkers’ paradise...

The South West Coast path circles the entire peninsula. Plus there are shady lanes, sheltered footpaths, ancient bridleways and open moors.

The Walkers are Welcome (WaW) accolade means the whole community is genuinely pleased to see you here, and Hartland village is a rural gem, offering a traditional array of shops, amenities, local crafts and hostelries.

Find walks, information and places to stay...

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World Recognised Conservation

Hartland is world recognised as having outstanding
natural beauty. It is an AONB, has four sites of
Special Scientific Interest, is part of a UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve and Lundy is England's
only Martine Nature Reserve Find out more

bg-whatwillyousee.jpgWhat will you see?

Unique Fauna, Flora and Marine Life

Seals, dolphins and puffins, rare orchids, foxes, birds of prey, deer… – our guide shows you what to look for and where to find it. Find out more

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Enjoy the Peninsula whilst also helping to
preserve its special nature

The beauty and uniqueness of the landscapes need
a helping hand to stand up to natural and man-made
assaults. Find out how you can help before, during
and after your stay. Find out more