Hartland Quay

Slipway at Hartland Quay looking towards Warren Cliff, with its display of large upright chevron folds

Hartland Quay is located on the Atlantic coast of Devon, south of Hartland point and north of Bude, Cornwall. It experiences some of the roughest seas in winter and is a former harbour.

History

The harbour dated back to the time of Henry VIII until a storm led to the complete destruction of the harbour wall in 1887. Parts of the old harbour can be seen at low tide. The old Customs House is now a hotel and museum. Current access to the sea and beach is provided by a slipway.

Film location

Hartland Quay has featured in a number of films, including Treasure Island (1950), The War Zone (1995), Element of Doubt (1996) and Solomon Kane (2009).^[1]

Shipwrecks

Several ships have been wrecked at Hartland Quay including SS Rosalia and SS Ginetorix. 19th century wrecks included Edward & Ann (1809), Test (1843), Eclipse (1865), Jenny Jones (1868), Zuma (1871), Deux Freres (1885), Royal Saxon (1886), Londos (1891) and Clipper (1895). Numerous other vessels have come to grief at Hartland Point, a few miles to the north.^[2]

Amenities

Hartland Quay is a popular local tourist destination and offers a view into an historic maritime past as well as accommodation, museum, unusual rock formations, rock pools and sandy coves.^[3]

The Quay is at the start of one of the most challenging sections of the South West Coast Path.^[4][5]

Hartland Quay hosts motorcycle hill climb events.^[6]

References

1. "Hartland Quay - History & Museum". Retrieved 6 Jan 2014.
2. "North Devon and Lundy Shipwrecks 1600-1900". Retrieved 6 Jan 2014.
3. "Hartland Peninsula". Retrieved 6 Jan 2014.
4. "South West Coast Path - Hartland Quay to Bude". Retrieved 6 Jan 2014.
5. "BBC - Devon Places". Retrieved 6 Jan 2013.
6. "NHCA - Hartland Quay". Retrieved 6 Jan 2014.