Location: Bude
Top Things to do in Bude
The 7 Best Beaches in Bude, England
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.
Restaurants in Bude
1. Sandymouth Beach
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Crooklets Beach
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Northcott Mouth Beach
4. Summerleaze Beach
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Widemouth Bay Beach
6. Duckpool
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Black Rock Beach
Overall Ratings
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.
