Hartland Quay – Spekes Mill – Blackpool Mill Walk

Wednesday 30th July 2025 6.30pm. Hartland Quay – Spekes Mill – Blackpool Mill Walk

A beautiful circular walk through dramatic coastal scenery, pretty villages and countryside on the Hartland Peninsula. Starting at Hartland Quay car park and following the coast path to Spekes Mill, then taking footpaths, lanes and bridleways to reach Stoke. Then walking along the Abbey River valley rejoining the coast path at Blackpool Mill and returning to Hartland Quay.

Meet at Hartland Quay Car Park at 6.30pm.

Start/ Finish: Hartland Quay Car Park EX39 6DU (nearest postcode takes you to the Stoke church continue to Hartland Quay for car park). What3Words ref: ///cabbies.seeing.cheered
Distance : 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate to challenging
Terrain: Coast path, bridleways and countryside lanes. Footpaths are uneven, rocky and can be slippery/ muddy in places. Some steep climbs/ steps and descents.
Toilets: By Hartland Quay Hotel and in Stoke.
Parking: Hartland Quay car park £3.

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.