Wild Camping

Hartland Point

Hartland Coast

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Why Go Here

Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. A dramatic lighthouse headland with long-standing backpacker reports of wild-pitch opportunities. The old long-distance directory records opportunities east of Hartland Point, making this a stronger evidence anchor than a generic scenic recommendation.

Historical/community camping report; current permission is unconfirmed. A dramatic lighthouse headland with long-standing backpacker reports of wild-pitch opportunities. The old long-distance directory records opportunities east of Hartland Point, making this a stronger evidence anchor than a generic scenic recommendation.

At a glance

Tent campingTent only
Vehicle overnightNot included
Lighthouse coastGood to know
Historic pitch evidenceGood to know
Atlantic viewsGood to know
Through-hikersGood to know

Wild camping

Camping permission unconfirmed Historical/community report only. This pin identifies an area, not a verified tent pitch. Obtain current landowner permission and check local restrictions before planning a camp.

Access & camping

HISTORICAL REPORT · CURRENT PERMISSION UNCONFIRMED

Backpacker/community evidence identifies this as a practical wild-camping landscape, but there is no general public right to camp here. Landowner permission is required.

Permit Not required Style Backpack · Coastal · Tent
Read access guidance

Backpacker/community evidence identifies this as a practical wild-camping landscape, but there is no general public right to camp here. Landowner permission is required.

Authority: Relevant landowner / South West Coast Path guidance

Restrictions: styles: backpack, coastal, tent difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Long coastal walk from Hartland Quay, Stoke or the north side. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: Unknown conditions: Get landowner permission before pitching., A footpath/access right does not itself create a right to camp., Use a small lightweight tent and leave no trace., No formal pitch fee is reported by the source; that is separate from permission.

Evidence checked: 2026-09-16

What to expect

Facilities & approach
ApproachLong coastal walk from Hartland Quay, Stoke or the north side.
TerrainModerate

Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.

View facilities details

toilets: Not provided

showers: Not provided

drinking water tap: Not provided

bins: Not provided

electricity: Not provided

warden: Not provided

No serviced facilities should be expected at the wild-camping anchor.

Highlights

Lighthouse coast
Historic pitch evidence
Atlantic views
Through-hikers
Photography

Good to know before you go

Practical guidance
  • Get permission.
  • Carry water between reliable resupply points.
  • Get landowner permission before pitching.
  • A footpath/access right does not itself create a right to camp.
More guidance
  • Use a small lightweight tent and leave no trace.
  • No formal pitch fee is reported by the source; that is separate from permission.
Sources & evidence

Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · HISTORICAL REPORT · CURRENT PERMISSION UNCONFIRMED }

Checked: 2026-09-16

Authority: Relevant landowner / South West Coast Path guidance

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