Join the ranger team on Wednesday 27 May as they take you down to Morte Point, learning tales of notorious smugglers and wreckers, the role of Morte Pointe in WW2 and spotting a few local residents along the way.
Tractor Trailer rides last around 45mins and cost £8 per Adult, £4 for children 3 yrs + and free for children under 2 if sitting on an adult’s lap.
Visit the link in bio to book.
Footbridge closure at Watersmeet 🚧
Hoar Oak Bridge at Watersmeet will be closed from Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May while scaffolding is installed for essential maintenance work.
Please check the map for alternative routes during this period.
Additional bridge works are planned from 8 June. We’ll share further updates on closures and diversions closer to the time.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Hartland team have been out replacing steps along the South West Coast Path at Welcombe.
With so many walkers from all over the world enjoying this beautiful stretch of coastline, it’s a lovely spot to work and a great chance to meet people as they explore and take in the views 💚
Willow basket weaving workshop at Lorna Doone Valley, Malmsmead🍓🧺
Join local basket maker Jane and learn how to create your own strawberry picking basket in a friendly, relaxed workshop. You’ll work with locally grown willow and be guided step by step to weave a traditional stake and strand basket, complete with a handle to take home.
£45 per person
To find out more and book, please visit the link in bio.
Would you like to be a part of bringing water voles back to North Devon? 🐾🌿
Join our team and Citizen Zoo on Monday 18 May (6pm – 7:30pm) for free online training to learn how to survey suitable habitat for Water Vole in the Woolacombe area.
On the call we will update you on the project and talk about how you can get involved. Then Elliot Newton from Citizen Zoo will give us training on a simple way to survey potential sites.
The event is free and you’re very welcome to join just to learn more. To book, please visit the link in bio.
📸NTI/Rob Coleman
Fancy a gentle walk with incredible coastal views? 🌿
Join the Hartland ranger team on Thursday 14 May for a leisurely walk around the medieval farm at East Titchberry.
Learn how the team are working to create wildlife-rich habitat, from re-wetting work to wildflower margins and new woodland areas.
This walk is £3 and is part of the North Devon walking festival. To find out more and book, please visit the link in bio.
What could be better than enjoying a scone of the month by the river?
Head down to Watersmeet Café and treat yourself to this month’s raspberry & ginger scone 🤤
Watersmeet cafe will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 7 May) for staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back on Friday.
For full opening times, please visit the link to the Watersmeet page in bio.
Which walk are you choosing this May? 🌿🥾
From our sunset photography walk at Woolacombe to coastal hikes, woodland wanders and scenic valley trails, there’s something for everyone at the North Devon Walking Festival (11–16 May).
Led by our expert rangers and walking guides, discover local landscapes and the work taking place to support people and nature.
📍Walks from £3, visit the link in bio to find out more and book.
📸NTI/Joshua Day
Looking for some weekend walk inspiration to kick off National walking month? Baggy Point is looking particularly good at the moment 🌼🌸
To find out more about walks in the area and the upcoming North Devon Walking Festival, visit the link in bio
📸Hannah C
If you needed a reason to smile today… here it is. 🦉💤
These fluffy owlets are deep in a serious snurdle inside an old tree. Warm, cosy and completely adorable.
📸Barry Edwards (@b_and_k_photo )
