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South West England

View of Eldern Point – Blackchurch Rock Arch loop from Hartland

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

View of Eldern Point – Blackchurch Rock Arch loop from Hartland

Hard

4.9

(7)

49

hikers

View of Eldern Point – Blackchurch Rock Arch loop from Hartland

06:10

21.6km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

623 m

Deer Park Plantation

Forest

2

3.74 km

View of Eldern Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can enjoy wonderful views over the dramatic and rugged coastline near Eldern Point in North Devon.

Eldern Point is infamous because on January 22, 1943, an American Airforce …

Tip by

3

4.45 km

View of Shipload Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy sensational views down toward Shipload Beach, a shingle and rock beach surrounded by tall jagged cliffs. Unfortunately the beach is not accessible to the public, however from this vantage point you can still enjoy its sheer wonder and beauty.

Tip by

4

9.07 km

Windbury Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

This iron age site commands good views along the coastline to the east and the west and across surrounding the countryside, it would have stood as a beacon against the skyline.

Tip by

5

9.84 km

View of Windbury Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a slight detour off route down to Windbury Point for some great views and a good cardio workout on the way back up 🤣🤣

Tip by

6

10.9 km

Blackchurch Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blackchurch rock is a large arch stack found at Mouthmill. The magnificent arches are made from Hartland Quay Shale and contain goniatite fossils. The isolated cove has long been associated …

Tip by

7

11.7 km

Gallantry Bower Prehistoric Burial Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.0 km

Deer Park

Forest

9

17.4 km

Brownsham Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

National Trust Bothy in a quiet corner of the farm. A great stopping point, a short walk from the coastal path.

Tip by

10

17.8 km

Beckland Woods

Highlight • Forest

B

21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

6.93 km

5.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.34 km

5.49 km

3.33 km

2.63 km

767 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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