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Around Hartland Point

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Leave the car park past The Hart Inn and turn right down North Street. Turn left down a narrow lane, West Ball Hill, signposted ‘Hartland Point’. Cross Pattard Bridge then bear right. Just past a lane to the right, take the footpath right up steps and through a gate/stile. Walk to the top right corner of the field and over the bank to rejoin the lane.

Turn right and right again at Youltree Cross. After a few steps turn left at Moor Cross, signposted ‘Exmansworthy’. The lane bears right; take the next lane left (‘No Through Road’). Pass Exmansworthy Farm; turn right through the car park on to a grassy path, and cross a stile to a green lane. This ends at a stile into open fields. Follow the sign left, then go straight ahead to the coast path.
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Coast path through fields; country lanes, many stiles
  Landscape  - Rugged coastline, farmland and quiet lanes
  Dog friendliness  - Keep on lead near livestock and unfenced cliffs
  Parking  - Car park in centre of Hartland village
  Toilets en route  - Near car park and in Stoke village
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About the walk
Although this walk is a little longer – and more difficult – than all the others in this book, it’s a must for anyone who wants to explore all of Devon properly. The section to the east of the A39 Bude to Bideford road is often ignored by tourist guides, and little explored – and that’s exactly why...
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About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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Route details
6hrs
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Hard

Gradient:
Challenging


Distance:
10 miles (16.1kms)

Ascent:
328ft (100m)

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Around Hartland Point

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Walk details
6hrs
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Hard
Gradient:
Challenging
Distance:
10 miles (16.1kms)
Ascent:
328ft (100m)
Walk directions

Leave the car park past The Hart Inn and turn right down North Street. Turn left down a narrow lane, West Ball Hill, signposted ‘Hartland Point’. Cross Pattard Bridge then bear right. Just past a lane to the right, take the footpath right up steps and through a gate/stile. Walk to the top right corner of the field and over the bank to rejoin the lane.
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Turn right and right again at Youltree Cross. After a few steps turn left at Moor Cross, signposted ‘Exmansworthy’. The lane bears right; take the next lane left (‘No Through Road’). Pass Exmansworthy Farm; turn right through the car park on to a grassy path, and cross a stile to a green lane. This ends at a stile into open fields. Follow the sign left, then go straight ahead to the coast path.
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Go left over a stile, soon crossing another, then a footbridge. A run of fields with stiles/gates follows; pass a junction (Exmansworthy left). Continue past Eldern Point and Shipload Bay.
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Pass a sign to East Titchberry. Follow the coast path on, passing the radar station at Barley Bay.
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Follow the coast path through the car park (helicopter flights to Lundy) to pass the gates to the lighthouse (closed). Take the steep, narrow, concrete path left, then left again onto Blagdon Cliff, then Upright Cliff. Descend steeply into a combe then cross the stream via a footbridge/gate. Steep steps lead up the other side to a path junction. Follow the coast path right, soon descending into the Smoothlands Valley.
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Climb steeply on to Blegberry Cliff. Descend carefully into the next combe and cross the stream via a gate, then up the other side and over a stile. Keep uphill through a gate, then descend to the combe at Blackpool Mill.
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Pass behind the cottage, and cross the stream. (For Hartland Quay Hotel stay on the coast path, then follow the road back to Stoke and Hartland.) To complete the walk turn left, signed ‘Stoke’, through woodland. Follow the left edge of the field, climbing to a gate. The footpath ahead leads over a stile into St Nectan’s churchyard. Leave via the lychgate.
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Follow the road ahead. Before Hartland Mill turn left on a footpath. At the track turn right; keep ahead, then turn right as signed to cross the river and ascend through woodland. Follow a fenced path to a road. Turn right, then left into Hartland.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain - Coast path through fields; country lanes, many stiles
  Landscape - Rugged coastline, farmland and quiet lanes
  Dog friendliness - Keep on lead near livestock and unfenced cliffs
  Parking - Car park in centre of Hartland village
  Toilets en route - Near car park and in Stoke village
Walks in Devon Dog-friendly walks in Devon
About the walk
Although this walk is a little longer – and more difficult – than all the others in this book, it’s a must for anyone who wants to explore all of Devon properly. The section to the east of the A39 Bude to Bideford road is often ignored by tourist guides, and little explored – and that’s exactly why...
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About the area
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Devon
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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The West Country Inn
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"Charming traditional inn, close to the edge of Devon’s Heritage Coast..."
  • Rooms 9
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  • Wifi
  • Lounge with TV
Inn
The Red Lion
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"Very comfortable stay in lovely spot on the water's edge...."
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Town Farm Sutcombe
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The West Country Inn
Originally a coaching inn dating back to the 16th century, this traditional and welcoming establishment is ideally placed for exploring this picturesque area. The bedrooms provide good ...
★★★    Rating
The Red Lion
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★★★★    Rating
Town Farm Sutcombe
Welcome to Town Farm, a small collection of dog-friendly self-catering stone-built properties centred around a cobbled courtyard. Perfectly situated within the rolling green pastures of...
★★★★    Rating
The Grange
Graded 4* Gold by VisitEngland, The Granary offers dog-friendly, self-contained accommodation with a private entrance for two people. The Granary has an open-plan living area, one doubl...
★★★★    Rating
Greystones Cottage
Graded 4* Gold by Visit England, Greystones offers dog-friendly, self-contained accommodation with a private entrance for four people. Greystones has two bedrooms, a kitchen, separate d...
★★★★    Rating
Willow Valley Holiday Park
A small sheltered park in the Strat Valley with level grassy pitches and a stream running through it. All areas of this attractive park have been improved, including a smart toilet bloc...
★★★★    Rating
Wooda Farm Holiday Park
Set in the countryside, just a mile and a half from the incomparable North Cornish coastline and a stone’s throw from beautiful Bude, Wooda Farm Holiday Park has been welcoming holidaym...
★★★★★    Rating
Bude Holiday Resort
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Places to eat nearby View all
The West Country Inn
The Harbour Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
The Red Lion
Durrant House Hotel
Places to eat nearby
The West Country Inn
The Harbour Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
The Red Lion
Durrant House Hotel
The Royal George
   AA Rosette Award
Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness
   AA Rosette Award
Rocks Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
62 The Bank
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby