Hartland Point

Hartland Point is a 325 ft (99 m) high rocky outcrop of land on the north-western tip of the Devon coast in England.

The point marks the western limit (on the English side) of the Bristol Channel with the Atlantic Ocean continuing to the west.

This was necessary due to the precarious nature of the access road which is liable to frequent rock falls and landslips.

The large concrete structures immediately to the south of the lighthouse provided the keepers with fresh water.

The UK's Ministry of Defence previously had a radar installed on the point and controlled from nearby RNAS Yeovilton.

The current radar is operated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for air traffic control.

Hartland Point lighthouse. Lundy can be seen on the horizon
The coastguard station higher on the top of the point
The radar perched on top of the cliff
The remains of MS Johanna in 2004