| The walking around Bude is spectacular. And, unusual for North Cornwall, the coast path around Bude is easy to moderate. There is also excellent, picturesque and very easy walking along the beautiful Bude Canal. If you prefer cycling - there are several dedicated cycle-paths around Bude. If you like to fish - try the Bude Canal, or the small rocky coves at the ends of the Bude beaches. Bird-watchers will love the Bude Marsh Nature Reserve - with its own hides. |
| For the more active and adventurous, there are several outdoor activity schools in and around Bude. In Bude you can learn to surf, kayak, or abseil from the cliffs, all with fully qualified instructors. Or hire a rowing boat and explore the Bude Canal. Play tennis by day or night on the all-weather courts at the Bude Tennis Club (visitors welcome), or on the grass courts (a rare treat these days) at the Bude Downs. You could also play a round on the superb Bude Golf Course. |
| Bude's Summerleaze Beach is perfect! It can be surfed at all stages of the tide. It is patrolled by lifeguards in summer. Miles of soft sand, not too many people, and plenty of parking space. Spend the morning building sand castles, splashing about in the Atlantic, crabbing in the rock-pools, or larking around in the saltwater swimming pool - the tide refills it every day, so it's always clean! Then treat yourselves to lunch at the best beach cafe in Cornwall "Life's a Beach!" right on Summerleaze Beach. Buy your kids a portion of "Loaded Chips" - and watch their little faces light up! |
| A short stroll from Summerleaze Beach, across the Downs or along the promenade above the sea pool, and you will find yourself at Crooklets - Bude's other magnificent beach. At low tide you can walk from Summerleaze to Crooklets along the sand, but when the tide is in, they are separated by rocks. Although the two beaches are side by side, they are very different in character. Summerleaze is the tourist-friendly beach, and Crooklets is where the locals hang out - especially the local youth. Generally speaking, teenagers prefer Crooklets, and families prefer Summerleaze. Both beaches are very safe. Summerleaze surfs well at all stages of the tide. The surf is also good at Crooklets - but the break can get ragged during very high tides. For the best equipment and advice about surfing in Bude - visit Surf Spot |
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| WELCOME TO BUDE! |
| Bude is Cornwall's northernmost holiday town - in fact many people think it's in Devon! Due to its location, Bude has remained undiscovered and unspoilt. The tourists who flock to Cornwall each year tend to ignore Bude as they rush to the better known resorts of the far west. Bude - known as "The place where coast meets countryside" is the perfect holiday town. The Bude beaches are fabulous! Bude guest houses, Bude Self-Catering, Bude Hotels, Bude Holiday Cottages and Bude Restaurants are superb. The shopping in Bude is excellent - great places to browse, interesting things to buy. The coastline all around Bude is staggeringly beautiful. The Bude area of North Cornwall is almost totally undeveloped. |
| Summerleaze Beach |
Best Pub in Bude?
The Brendon Arms
Best Restaurants?
Life's A Beach!
Tennyson's
Elements
The Brendon Arms
Best Restaurants?
Life's A Beach!
Tennyson's
Elements
| Best Pub in Bude? The Brendon Arms Best Restaurants? Life's A Beach! Tennyson's Elements |
Best Pub in Bude?
The Brendon Arms
Best Restaurants?
Life's A Beach!
Tennyson's
Elements
The Brendon Arms
Best Restaurants?
Life's A Beach!
Tennyson's
Elements
| Surf Spot Taking care of Bude's surfers since 1968 |
| For all your surfing needs The Top Ten Site recommends Surf Spot This excellent surf-shop has been taking care of Bude's Surfers Since 1968 |
| The Castle Restaurant Superb food at excellent prices! Read our review HERE |
| Surf Spot Taking care of Bude's surfers since 1968 |
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