Beaches in Bude

Beautiful beaches aren’t hard to find here, Bude’s three main beaches are Summerleaze with its iconic tidal seapool, award-winning Crooklets, and surfing haven Widemouth Bay, but there are plenty more to explore nearby. Visiting with a four-legged friend in tow? Fear not there are many dog-friendly beaches in Bude, too.

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Dog-friendly beaches in Bude

Beautiful beaches in north Cornwall are plentiful, and dog friendly beaches in Bude also aren’t hard to come by. Although as with a trip to any beach in Cornwall, it’s worth doing your research first....

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Northcott Mouth, North Cornwall ©National Trust Images Rhodri Davies

Northcott Mouth Beach, Bude

The next beach on from Bude’s Crooklets Beach, Northcott Mouth is National Trust owned, dog-friendly beach. As it’s away from the town centre a little quieter than its neighbours and can feel like a s...

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Crooklets Beach, Bude

Bude‘s town beach, Crooklets Beach has a bit of everything; popular with surfers, it’s more pebbled at the top end, but there’s plenty rock pools for young explorers to discover and a large stre...

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Walkers on the beach at Sandymouth, Cornwall. ©National Trust Images Chris Lacey

Sandymouth Beach, near Bude

Situated between the popular seaside town of Bude and the lesser-known Morwenstow, owned by the National Trust Sandymouth is a special beach which is backed by dramatic twisted cliffs. A magical place...

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Black Rock Beach, Widemouth Bay

Black Rock is a west-facing beach at the rockier, southern end of Widemouth Bay, Bude, with its own car park and café. It is generally quieter than the main beach at the bay. The fabulous news? It is ...

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Widemouth Bay Beach, Bude

Widemouth Bay is a few miles south of Bude with a beautiful surfing beach. The bay is wide, framed by cliffs, and easily accessed (there is plenty of car parking toilets, and café facilities). Alterna...

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Duckpool Beach, near Bude

National Trust owned, Duckpool is a wild, rugged, remote beach nestled within the cliffs. Some say the name comes from the 16th century ducking stool, but no one truly knows the secrets of Duckpool. A...

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Penkenna Point, Crackington Haven ©National Trust Images Sue Brackenbury

Crackington Haven Beach

Crackington Haven is a lovely shingle cove in a tiny coastal village, with golden sands and rock pools when the tide is out. Now a proud recipient of a Seaside Award, it was originally a small port fo...

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Summerleaze Beach, Bude

Just a short walk from the vibrant town centre with its shops and cafes, Summerleaze is Bude’s main beach (with a large car park) which has excellent/good water quality. There are also great waves for...

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