Hartland Quay Beach
Bideford, Devon
Set in a bay, the beach at Hartland Quay also has a small harbour approached by a slipway. A backdrop of spectacular cliff scenery gives way to pebbles and rocks with sand exposed by the retreating tide. There are coves and waterfalls at the beach.
Beach Type
Pebbles and rocksFacilities
ToiletsCafe/restaurant
Shops and a slipway
Activities
SwimmingSurfing fishing
Snorkelling and sea canoeing
There is no zoning for water sports
Nature and Wildlife
The South West Coast Path follows high cliffs southwards to Speke's Mill Mouth. To the north. there are pleasant circular walks to Hartland Point. There are lots of good rockpools and falcons nest on the cliffs.Parking
There is pay parking for 50 cars.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is occasionally cleaned manually and there are no litter bins.Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1st May to 30th September.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: BidefordCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.995, -4.53258
Postcode: EX39 6DB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From the A39 turn onto the B3248 which leads to Hartland. There are signs to Hartland Quay.Public Transport
There are buses to Hartland but the nearest train station is Barnstaple. 26 miles away.Tourist Information
Bideford Tourist Information Centre Victoria Park The Quay Bideford Tel: 01237 477676 Fax: 01237 421853 Email : bidefordtic@Visit.org.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach