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
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 UNCONFIRMEDBackpacker/community evidence identifies this as a practical wild-camping landscape, but there is no general public right to camp here. Landowner permission is required.
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 & approachWild 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
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
- South West Coast Path camping guidance · access_rule Checked 2026-09-16
- Long Distance Footpath Directory — Hartland Point · historic_pitch Checked 2026-09-16
Weather & tides
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Map
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