The Coast

Renowned for clean water, high cliffs, golden sands, surfing, the South West Coastal Path and the dramatic scenery of the Atlantic Heritage Coast, something for all tastes:

 

Bude
Bude-Day.JPG (6597 bytes)Crooklets and Summerleaze beaches, acres of golden sand when the tide is out with a seawater pool on Summerleaze, an ideal family beach and close to the shops and town centre. Great surfing at Crooklets.



Sandymouth (NT)
Sandymouth.JPG (11307 bytes)A National Trust beach with spectacular surfing, voted one of the best clean water surfing beaches in the West Country by the Readers Digest.



Duckpool (NT)

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Atmospheric, flanked by steep cliffs and wooded valleys, take your camera! (No lifeguard cover, swimming not recommended)



Northcott Mouth (NT)
Surfer.JPG (7508 bytes)Just North of Bude, a secluded spot, ideal for seashore exploration, good surfing.



Widemouth Bay

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A large sandy beach, spectacular cliff top views nearby, surfing. An ideal spot in the winter months to witness the power and majesty of the Atlantic Ocean on a windy day.

Rock Pool Search at Widemouth Bay led by the North Cornwall Heritage Coast & Countryside Service



Crackington Haven

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A small sandy beach with rock pools, high cliffs, lovely walks.  The Coombe Barton Inn is adjacent to the beach.

Swimming and Surfing may be enjoyed at all these beaches. For details of lifeguards, car parks, refreshments, toilet facilities, etc.   Please apply to the Visitor Centre at Bude or Boscastle.

Notes: The symbol (NT) indicates National Trust property.
A dog ban is effective on all non National Trust beaches from Easter to October

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