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Bude (/bjuːd/; Cornish: Porthbud) is a small seaside resort town in north Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of Bude-Stratton and at the mouth of the River Neet (also known locally as the River Strat). It is sometimes formerly known as Bude Haven. It lies southwest of Stratton, south of Flexbury and Poughill, and north of Widemouth Bay and is located along the A3073 road off the A39. Bude is twinned with Ergué-Gabéric in Brittany, France. Bude's coast faces Bude Bay in the Celtic Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The population of the civil parish can be found under Bude-Stratton.
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1. Geoclastica
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Bude Geological Walks are led by Dr Roger Higgs (DPhil Oxon 1986), who has travelled the world for 30 years as a consultant geologist and continues to do so. In the 1980s Roger studied the spectacular Bude cliffs for his doctoral thesis, and now chooses to live here, 300 yards from the Atlantic surf, running his one-man consultancy Geoclastica Ltd. 'Bude Geo-Walks' operate all year (except when Roger is called overseas), departing on Thursdays at 2pm from Bude Tourist Information Centre. These fascinating 2-hour guided strolls examine Bude’s dramatic cliffs, made of hard sandstone and mudstone beds, zig-zag folded by England colliding with France 300 million years ago, before dinosaurs existed. Geo-Walkers learn how these beds were first deposited as soft sand and mud in tropical “Lake Bude”, home to Bude’s own unique fossil fish, Cornuboniscus budensis, unique in the world and now on display in Bude Castle museum. Bespoke private Geo-Walks are also available, in English or Spanish.
2. Walk Bude - Coastal & Canal
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5.0 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By anthonymF8433TD
We have hundreds of miles of canal back in the north west and walk them regularly.Today we have been for cream tea on the barge cafe,weight watchers is closed so we have to walk it off.This is a sea end canal,which is something you don't see everyday,the canal do's actually finish in the atlantic.Perfectly flat towpath,well maintained with some interesting sculptures along the way.We walked from town centre to beyond the first long bend,It probably took about half an hour.The wetland that runs parallel is alive with birds and ducks and has a hide for viewing.Plenty of people taking time away from covid to stroll,slowly along ,a little nod hello or a small smile can be a cure to some people and a winding canal is perfect on a cold day to blow away the cobwebs,There is also plenty of history to read about in the town section.This is a really pleasant nature walk,we saw herons asleep and stalking,fish topped a couple of times and a peregrine went home hungry,this is a well cared for place free of litter and unlike back home,no shopping trolley or moped below the surface.I did not pack any fishing gear as all we wanted was some time together after working through this pandemic and to walk and explore.But inside I was seething as we walked along there were four guys sitting on the far bank fishing,I am far to mature to be jealous,but shouldn't they be at work
3. Sandymouth Beach
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4.5 based on 509 reviews
Reviewed By deboraha466 - London, United Kingdom
We went on a gorgeous January day, blue skies and at low tide we could go miles along the sandy beach - though we were glad we were all in walking wellies as we would have got a bit wet in places without them. We walked back along the cliffs - which is part of the 600 mile South West Coast path - and had some lovely panoramic views on the way. A good coffee cake and a cappucino rounded off the morning nicely.
4. Bude Sea Pool
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4.5 based on 1,008 reviews
Bude Sea Pool is a part-natural, partially man-made tidal swimming pool on the beach at this popular seaside town in North Cornwall. It was built in the 1930s under the cliffs of Summerleaze Beach to provide safe bathing in sea water, but away from the dangerous Atlantic currents in the bay. Measuring around 91m by 45m, it is topped up at high tide by the Atlantic Ocean. Since 2012 it has been managed by the Friends of Bude Sea Pool, a not-for-profit charity that took over the facility when public funding was withdrawn. The spacious Pool provides plenty of room for paddling or serious swimming: inflatables, snorkels, surfboards and even scuba divers are welcome - just be considerate of other users, please. Bude Sea Pool is open throughout the year and is FREE for all to enjoy. Children must be accompanied at Bude Sea Pool at all times. Swimming in the Pool is FREE but there are donation boxes at the Pool if you enjoy your splash and want to help us maintain this wonderful facility.
Reviewed By moley666
We were finally able to travel to Bude in July this year. I had been dreaming about swimming in the sea pool throughout lockdown! So wonderful to be back in the water. Lovely shallow area to test out the temperature and then just delicious salt water swimming. Can’t wait to be back to visit again.
5. Crooklets Beach
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4.5 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By lexnov82 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Great surf; lots of rock pools to explore; perfect sandcastle building sand; excellent beachside grub; very big and reasonabley priced carpark; relaxed and laid back atmosphere.
6. Northcott Mouth Beach
7. Summerleaze Beach
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4.5 based on 602 reviews
Summerleaze Beach is Bude’s central hub of sand, surf and sun, and it’s the first port of call for many visitors. Clean, safe and easy on the eye, Summerleaze Beach is a big hit with surfers, beach bums and families. However, it is the sheer variety of activities that mark Summerleaze as arguably the best beach in Cornwall for outdoor pursuits and water sports. There are superb local surf schools, for example, but you could also try kayaking, sea fishing or sample the thrills of climbing or coasteering with friendly professionals. Summerleaze Beach also has features that show why Bude is popular for family friendly and disability friendly holidays. Summerleaze offers level access and a flat viewing area, for example, while a cute, sheltered sea pool is ideal for young ones to have a salt water dip. For a serious spot of loafing, there are also cute beach huts to hire.
Reviewed By HitchinGannet - Hitchin, United Kingdom
With so many people looking for UK holiday destinations in the near future, Bude is well worth a look - it's got more than one generous beach, of which Summerleaze with its sea pool is the pick, the car park is right next door, there's a whole town to pick from if you tire of the sand and surf but nothing is too developed or overcrowded. Ticks all the boxes, keep your fingers crossed for the weather.
8. Widemouth Bay Beach
9. Duckpool
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 320trinab - Bristol, United Kingdom
A gorgeous bay with a peeble filled beach. Great to sit and watch the waves crash in on the rocks. National trust parking. Steep either side for the coastal walk.
10. Black Rock Beach
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By ald630
Beautiful sandy beach, very popular with surfers.The cafe sells a good range, from drinks though to meals. I recommend the widdy hot chocolate! There are also several surf schools- we used freewave and the instructor was very good.
