I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Perched dramatically on the rugged cliffs of North Devon, Hartland Point Lighthouse stands as a testament to maritime resilience. Built by Trinity House in 1874, this vital beacon was engineered to guide mariners safely through the treacherous waters where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel—a notorious stretch historically dubbed the "Wrecker’s Coast."
These photographs capture the lighthouse’s precarious isolation, nestled against fractured, near-vertical rock strata that reveal millions of years of violent geological shifting.
Originally, the complex included a keeper's dwelling attached to the tower. However, as automation swept through the service, the lighthouse was fully automated in 1984, leading to the eventual demolition of the old living quarters to prevent cliff-erosion hazards.
Also featured in the shot is the Hartland Point Coast Guard Watch Tower. Though no longer manned by coastguards, the clifftop structure continues to house electronic surveillance and radar equipment, functioning as a key observation point on the South West Coast Path.
Paid parking is available at the Hartland Point car park (around £3 cash), or you can park further back for free at the National Trust’s Titchberry car park and hike 1.2 miles in. Note - the paid parking is much closer but padlocked outside of “office hours” so not much use for sunrise or sunset shots.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 22/05/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.
