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Hartland Point

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Hartland Point is on the North West coast of Devon.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 21 січня 2022

Description

Hartland Point during Winter is one of the best places to see Гагара червоношия in Southern England. It is a renowned seawatching point. The top of high cliffs are mostly agricultural over a wide area with hedges/scattered trees/shrubs with wooden areas both South and to the East along the coast. As well as Divers offshore you can expect to see other seabird species with resident/migrant passerines around the surrounding farmland.

LATEST NEWS, January 2022, the number of Гагара червоношия seen off Hartland Point have exceeded more than 100 birds on several days, making it THE place to see this species in Southern England.

Details

Access

The A39 (Atlantic Highway) mainroad runs between Bideford and Bude to the East. Turn off this mainroad West onto B3248 signed to Hartland. Before reaching Hartland turn Right onto narrow minor roads signed Titchberry/Hartland Point. Before reaching the Point car park there is a fee payable point just before Blagdon Farm. The gate here gets locked at night and is open 0930-1830hrs, check times on board at pay point. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 3 km long.

BE AWARE, as of January 2022 the fee payable gate near Blagdon Farm has sometimes been found to be locked between 0930-1830hrs, there is a FREE PARKING AREA further to the East at East Titchberry, THOUGH THIS MAY INVOLVE A LONGER WALK (SEE STAR ON MAP).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Sea , City/village , Agriculture , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

BE WARNED Due to crumbling cliffs do not try to get close to the Lighthouse.

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