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There are many beautiful sandy beaches to choose from with surfing hotspots, vintage style beach huts and dog friendly choices. There are also spectacular views and unique natural attractions to be found – the Bude sea pool for example is cut into the rock at Summerleaze Beach providing a more relaxed dip or child friendly swim when the sea is rougher.
There is also access to the South West Coast Path, which offers some excellent walking routes, whether you enjoy a short stroll to a stunning picnic spot or prefer a more challenging hike. Bude has some unique rock formations which can provide something of a spectacle while exploring the area – take a Geological tour or simply find Bude’s unique rock formations for yourself.
Vast expanses of clean, golden, sandy beaches, often backed by rugged cliffs
Fantastic surfing and watersports
Brilliant walking – explore the coast and beaches and geology
Great for activities – cycling; horse-riding; rock-climbing; abseiling; fishing; golfing and more
Several nature reserves in and around the area
196 locals recommend
Bude
13 Lansdown RdThere are many beautiful sandy beaches to choose from with surfing hotspots, vintage style beach huts and dog friendly choices. There are also spectacular views and unique natural attractions to be found – the Bude sea pool for example is cut into the rock at Summerleaze Beach providing a more relaxed dip or child friendly swim when the sea is rougher.
There is also access to the South West Coast Path, which offers some excellent walking routes, whether you enjoy a short stroll to a stunning picnic spot or prefer a more challenging hike. Bude has some unique rock formations which can provide something of a spectacle while exploring the area – take a Geological tour or simply find Bude’s unique rock formations for yourself.
Vast expanses of clean, golden, sandy beaches, often backed by rugged cliffs
Fantastic surfing and watersports
Brilliant walking – explore the coast and beaches and geology
Great for activities – cycling; horse-riding; rock-climbing; abseiling; fishing; golfing and more
Several nature reserves in and around the area
Tintagel Castle is probably the most famous attraction in the area. Who hasn’t heard of King Arthur’s legendary stronghold on the rocky outcrops of the Cornish Coast? Built-in the 12th Century Tintagel Castle is a wonderful experience. Offering incredible views of our beautiful coastline and wildlife, interesting facts about our history and some excellent exercise, due to the steep climbs.
138 locals recommend
Tintagel
Tintagel Castle is probably the most famous attraction in the area. Who hasn’t heard of King Arthur’s legendary stronghold on the rocky outcrops of the Cornish Coast? Built-in the 12th Century Tintagel Castle is a wonderful experience. Offering incredible views of our beautiful coastline and wildlife, interesting facts about our history and some excellent exercise, due to the steep climbs.
Boscastle is and always has been a popular tourist destination, and justly so! It mesmerizes immediately with three Inns, three rivers, three churches, and a beautiful, medieval harbour. Nestling within the folds of a steep valley, the village and harbour are well sheltered from the harshest elements and offer a truly stunning backdrop for a lovely walk. The Witch Museum offers a very interesting, if unusual experience!
166 locals recommend
Boscastle
Boscastle is and always has been a popular tourist destination, and justly so! It mesmerizes immediately with three Inns, three rivers, three churches, and a beautiful, medieval harbour. Nestling within the folds of a steep valley, the village and harbour are well sheltered from the harshest elements and offer a truly stunning backdrop for a lovely walk. The Witch Museum offers a very interesting, if unusual experience!
Sightseeing
This picturesque Cornish harbour is probably instantly recognised by millions as “Portwenn”, backdrop to the Doc Martin series. It is delightful to have an amble through the village – it is very quaint and offers a handful of interesting shops and several good restaurants / cafes. The pottery/gallery down by the harbour is well worth a visit. Less well known is the fact that the surrounding cliff sides are a popular nesting site for Seagulls, Fulmars and Oystercatchers, and sometimes seals have a laze around on one of the numerous mini islands that litter the harbour inlet.
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
This picturesque Cornish harbour is probably instantly recognised by millions as “Portwenn”, backdrop to the Doc Martin series. It is delightful to have an amble through the village – it is very quaint and offers a handful of interesting shops and several good restaurants / cafes. The pottery/gallery down by the harbour is well worth a visit. Less well known is the fact that the surrounding cliff sides are a popular nesting site for Seagulls, Fulmars and Oystercatchers, and sometimes seals have a laze around on one of the numerous mini islands that litter the harbour inlet.
Local Beach
Widemouth Bay is very long open bay popular with families and surfers and at low tide there are hundreds of rock pools to explore.
Situated just 3 miles south of Bude and accessible along the South West coast path, Widemouth Bay offers fantastic conditions to learn surfing or body-boarding, which is why many of the local surf schools are based there. It has also received the Blue Flag Beach Award 2019.
Viewing areas with free car parking are located at both the north and south end of the bay so you can enjoy the fantastic panorama without getting your feet sandy! Surfers will experience a variety peaks from the north to the south end of the beach, breaking on sand or reef, producing spilling or heavy barrelling waves. You’ll also spot the Black Rock landmark.
Suitable for: Beginners to experienced surfers. Dangers: High tide rocks in the middle of the beach and at Black rock. Rips also near there. Crowded in the busy season. Tides: Surfable at Mid to high tide. Wind: E/SE offshore.
Weekend lifeguard cover in April. Full lifeguard cover from the 1st of May until the 26th of September. Weekend lifeguard cover in October and full cover during October Half-Term. (2021)
161 locals recommend
Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay is very long open bay popular with families and surfers and at low tide there are hundreds of rock pools to explore.
Situated just 3 miles south of Bude and accessible along the South West coast path, Widemouth Bay offers fantastic conditions to learn surfing or body-boarding, which is why many of the local surf schools are based there. It has also received the Blue Flag Beach Award 2019.
Viewing areas with free car parking are located at both the north and south end of the bay so you can enjoy the fantastic panorama without getting your feet sandy! Surfers will experience a variety peaks from the north to the south end of the beach, breaking on sand or reef, producing spilling or heavy barrelling waves. You’ll also spot the Black Rock landmark.
Suitable for: Beginners to experienced surfers. Dangers: High tide rocks in the middle of the beach and at Black rock. Rips also near there. Crowded in the busy season. Tides: Surfable at Mid to high tide. Wind: E/SE offshore.
Weekend lifeguard cover in April. Full lifeguard cover from the 1st of May until the 26th of September. Weekend lifeguard cover in October and full cover during October Half-Term. (2021)