Bideford Bay and Hartland
Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling
Spring walks and runs
Stretch your legs and enjoy these beautiful spring trails around the North Devon coast and countryside.
Bideford Bay and Hartland
Facilities and access
Bideford Bay and Hartland
Overview
Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling
A quiet but beautiful stretch of rugged cliffs, sheltered valleys and ancient woodlands.
Explore Brownsham and Hartland which has miles of unspoilt cliffs, bays and waterfalls with woodland valleys and grassland.
When visiting the historic fishing village of Clovelly, make your way to the small leafy park of Mount Pleasant with fantastic views across Bideford Bay.
Explore where cars cannot go; wander down peaceful Peppercombe Valley which is home to a variety of wildlife such as orchids and butterflies, with woods abounding in deer, badgers and foxes. Enjoy the secluded beach and beautiful views, a real treat all year round.
The historic greenspaces of Kipling Tors and Burrough Farm are found on the edge of Westward Ho! and the Torridge Estuary. Rudyard Kipling played in Kipling Tors as a school boy.
The craggy cliffs of South Hole are on the site of Embury Beacon, an Iron Age hill fort.
- Telephone
- +441237441976
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Bideford Bay and Hartland
How to get here
- Address
- Rangers office, Brownsham, Hartland nr Bideford, Devon, EX39 6AN
- By cycle
- The Tarka Trail to Bideford from Barnstaple and Braunton is a family-friendly 15-mile cycle route. Generally the roads in this area are not ideal for bike rides - the A39 is a busy, fast traffic route
- By ferry
- Regular seasonal boat trips are available from Appledore and Clovelly. They offer a fantastic way to experience the remoteness and beauty of this corner of Devon
- By bus
- Regular Barnstaple-Bideford-Westward Ho! service, passes within 1 mile of Kipling Tors and Burrough Farm. Barnstaple-Bideford-Clovelly-Hartland service, alight Abbotsham, Peppercombe, Buck's Mills or Clovelly, all within 1 mile of coast along footpaths or country lanes
- By train
- Barnstaple train station about 7 miles from Bideford
- By road
- A39 (Bideford to Bude) runs alongside much of this property. Use minor roads to access places such as Kipling Tors, Peppercombe, Buck's Mills, Brownsham and East Titchberry
- On foot
- The South West Coast Path passes through this remote and peaceful area from Bude in the south west and from Bideford in the north east. East Titchberry, Brownsham, Mount Pleasent in Clovelly, Buck's Mills, Peppercombe, Kipling Tors and Burrough Farm are all linked to it
Bideford Bay and Hartland
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Bideford Bay and Hartland
Opening times
Wednesday 24 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 25 May
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Friday 26 May
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Saturday 27 May
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Sunday 28 May
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Monday 29 May
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Tuesday 30 May
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