This route takes you to a delightful and secluded valley on the north side of the village of Hartland. There are woodland and water meadow areas with wild flowers such as bluebells, lady's smock and bugle. There is a steep section (12%) on the road going down to the valley. Along the flat valley bottom the natural surfaces are uneven and can be muddy in places and you may have to step over a small stream. There are steps on the bridge on the return journey and the path leading on from this has been damaged by rain water. There is an uphill gradient on the way back, but this is not as steep as the road and there is a metal structure at the end of the path to prevent horse riders and motorbikes from using the path. This is a challenging, but worthwhile route. See detailed descriptions with each photo. This Phototrail has been provided by the North Devon Biosphere Service from printed material funded by the North Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund and Devon County Council. Go to www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk for more information.
| OVERALL RATING: BLUE | ||
| Path Surfaces: | ||
| Maximum Climbing Gradient: | 2 - BLUE | 7% |
| Maximum Descending Gradient: | 2 - BLUE | -6% |
| Total Elevation Gain: | 43 metres | |
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