Bideford Bay and Hartland
Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling
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
- 01237441976
- 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
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Bideford Bay and Hartland
Opening times
Sunday 16 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 17 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 18 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 19 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 20 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 21 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 22 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Bideford Bay and Hartland
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01237441976
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Rangers office, Brownsham, Hartland nr Bideford, Devon, EX39 6AN