Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall is a dramatic 157-foot, three-tiered waterfall located on the North Devon coast, near Hartland Quay, offering one of Devon's best walks.

πŸ“œ A dramatic 157-foot, three-tiered waterfall located on the North Devon coast.
🌊 Considered one of Devon's best walks, flowing into the ocean near Hartland Quay.

Why Go

🏞️ Experience a stunning natural attraction on the Hartland Peninsula.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy a scenic 2-mile round trip hike, rated as moderate difficulty.
πŸ‘€ Witness the waterfall plunging 157 feet down three tiers.
πŸ“Έ Capture breathtaking views from the cliff top or down on the beach.
πŸ’° Entry to the waterfall is completely free.
🎬 Pass St Catherine's Tor, a filming location for 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'.

Why Avoid

⚠️ The hike includes steep, uneven stairs near the waterfall, requiring caution.
β˜€οΈ There is no shade on the path, so sun protection is essential.
πŸͺ¨ The gravel trail can be uneven with large rocks.

πŸ₯Ύ Hiking

πŸ“ Approximately 1 mile to the waterfall and 1 mile back (2-mile round trip).
⬆️ Most of the hike is on flat ground with some small inclines.
⬇️ Steep, uneven stairs lead down to the falls and the beach.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Start from the end of the top-level parking lot, following the coastal path.
🌊 Recommended to start during low tide to fully explore the unique coastline.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸš— Two car parks available:

  • Top-level: Leads directly to Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall via the coastal path.
  • Bottom-level: Provides access to toilets, refreshments, gift shop, Shipwreck and Smuggling Museum, and Hartland Quay Beach.
    πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ A steep path connects the two parking lots.
    πŸ’Έ Parking is free before the museum opens and costs Β£3.00 after.

🚻 Toilets

🚽 Restrooms are available at the bottom-level parking lot.

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