Hartland is a scattered coastal parish on the rugged peninsula of north‑west Torridge in west Devon, England. The landscape is dominated by dramatic cliffs and headlands such as Hartland Point and the rocky cove at Hartland Quay, with the South West Coast Path tracing the shoreline; the parish also contains historic sites, notably Hartland Abbey, which has origins in a medieval priory and sits amid gardens and farmland.
Locally the economy mixes agriculture, small‑scale fishing and tourism, with walkers, birdwatchers and coastal visitors drawn to the scenery and shipwreck history. Community life is quietly centred on the village, the parish church and occasional local events, giving the area a strong sense of place and a reputation for peaceful, rugged coastal living.
Postcode districts covering Hartland
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 19.3 miles
- Bideford 11.9 miles
- Ilfracombe 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hartland Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Welcombe Parish 3.5 miles
- Clovelly Parish 3.6 miles
- Woolfardisworthy Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Buck's Cross Built-up area 5.2 miles
- Morwenstow Parish 5.4 miles
- Bradworthy Built-up area 6.5 miles
- Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow Ward 7 miles
- Kilkhampton Built-up area 7.1 miles
- West Putford Parish 7.2 miles
- East Putford Parish 7.3 miles
- Coombe Built-up area 7.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hartland
EX39 6AU, EX39 5SF, EX39 6HW, EX39 6ER, EX39 6JA, EX39 6DB, EX39 6AQ, EX39 6DH, EX39 6DY … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 43.6 miles
- Exeter International Airport 49.2 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 19.1 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 19.8 miles
Hotels in Hartland Ad
Schools in Hartland
- Hartland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 2.4 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 3.2 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 10.8 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 13.8 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 13.9 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 14.8 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 16 miles