In early spring both Beckland wood and the Hartland Vale are carpeted with bluebells and primroses, followed by the wonderful coloured patchwork of wild garlic, red campion, gorse and masses of foxgloves with their myriad spikes standing sentinel throughout them all. The spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, tree creeper, as well as the mistle and song thrush are amongst the birds to be found here. Butterflies are also in abundance. The silver washed fritillary, the speckled wood, the brimstone and the gatekeeper butterflies are particularly fond of the wooded areas here.
In early spring both Beckland wood and the Hartland Vale are carpeted with bluebells and primroses, followed by the wonderful coloured patchwork of wild garlic, red campion, gorse and masses of foxgloves with their myriad spikes standing sentinel throughout them all. The spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, tree creeper, as well as the mistle and song thrush are amongst the birds to be found here. Butterflies are also in abundance. The silver washed fritillary, the speckled wood, the brimstone and the gatekeeper butterflies are particularly fond of the wooded areas here. If you are lucky you may spot a roe deer amongst the blackthorn bushes.
Clamber up and down one of the rugged sections of the coastal path, walk briskly along a flat point of headland, stroll through a woodland glade, wander across open moorland, often covered with beautiful heather and bright yellow gorse or just meander around the quaint village, visiting the various potters, artists and furniture makers who help to make the Hartland Peninsula such a very special place – the choice is yours.