Anna’s guidebook to Bude
Sightseeing
There is so much to see and do around Bude. The Coastal path is endless and endlessly beautiful, with hidden coves, steep cliffs, and long sandy beaches.
This beach is my personal favorite. It's a 30 minute walk over the cliff top, or a 5 minute drive (down Maer Lane), parking in a National Trust carpark. It has all the charms of a rural beach, but is close to town.
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Northcott Mouth Beach
This beach is my personal favorite. It's a 30 minute walk over the cliff top, or a 5 minute drive (down Maer Lane), parking in a National Trust carpark. It has all the charms of a rural beach, but is close to town.
This is a great rainy day destination, with local museum, two art galleries, and a cafe with one of the best views in town.
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Château de Bude
This is a great rainy day destination, with local museum, two art galleries, and a cafe with one of the best views in town.
Summerleaze Beach is to the South of Crooklets, and you can get to it simply by going over the top of the golf course. There you will find the Sea. Pool, Canal, and The Breakwater. Well worth an explore
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Plage Summerleaze
Summerleaze CrescentSummerleaze Beach is to the South of Crooklets, and you can get to it simply by going over the top of the golf course. There you will find the Sea. Pool, Canal, and The Breakwater. Well worth an explore
The canal once went the whole way to Holsworthy. These days you can walk two miles up the tow path, enjoying the birdlife and nature, and the Weir at the far end does a great cream tea/ice cream/lunch/dinner. At the Bude end pay a visit to The Barge tea room. :)
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Bude Canal
The canal once went the whole way to Holsworthy. These days you can walk two miles up the tow path, enjoying the birdlife and nature, and the Weir at the far end does a great cream tea/ice cream/lunch/dinner. At the Bude end pay a visit to The Barge tea room. :)
A fantastic beach, 2 miles from the centre of town to the south, with huge beach and several well regarded eateries ... The Beach, The Bay View, and The Widemouth Manor
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Widemouth Bay
A fantastic beach, 2 miles from the centre of town to the south, with huge beach and several well regarded eateries ... The Beach, The Bay View, and The Widemouth Manor
For a day trip out of town, Hartland Quay is a secret gem that time forgot. Drive down the winding cost road to the end. Incredible views, and the pub does a good pint! Lovely little gift shop, and a great place to start stunning coastal path walks.
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Hartland Quay
For a day trip out of town, Hartland Quay is a secret gem that time forgot. Drive down the winding cost road to the end. Incredible views, and the pub does a good pint! Lovely little gift shop, and a great place to start stunning coastal path walks.
A fantastic little village not far from Bude, with a lovely hold harbour, and the infamous Witches museum. Stunning scenery.
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Boscastle
A fantastic little village not far from Bude, with a lovely hold harbour, and the infamous Witches museum. Stunning scenery.
If you don't mind joining quite a few others who've had the same idea, visit the supposed home of King Arthur. It's a great day trip, but worth calling in advance to book tickets.
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Tintagel
If you don't mind joining quite a few others who've had the same idea, visit the supposed home of King Arthur. It's a great day trip, but worth calling in advance to book tickets.
Trebarwith
A great little beach, a day trip away.
This is our local beach. It's a short walk, and normally has lifeguard cover. You can use this beach as a launch for the coastal path to the North. When the tide is low, you can walk along the beach northwards to Northcott.
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Plage de Crooklets
South West Coast PathThis is our local beach. It's a short walk, and normally has lifeguard cover. You can use this beach as a launch for the coastal path to the North. When the tide is low, you can walk along the beach northwards to Northcott.
Bude is very proud of it's sea pool. There was a campaign to save it which started over 8 years ago ... and what a great job they've done. Great for an early morning dip. :)
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Bude Sea Pool
Bude is very proud of it's sea pool. There was a campaign to save it which started over 8 years ago ... and what a great job they've done. Great for an early morning dip. :)
Another stunning beach ... miles of sand at low tide. National Trust car park. And a nice little beach cafe.
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Sandymouth Bay Beach
Another stunning beach ... miles of sand at low tide. National Trust car park. And a nice little beach cafe.
Food scene
This is a list of eateries in the area. Some have changed their menus and the way they operate because of the current Covid Crises. I strongly recommend booking as early as possible - even before you arrive - to ensure a place, as seating will be limited. If using takeaways, again it is best to call early and book your slot. There are lots of lovely places to eat, and I'm sure I've missed a few off. Please feel free to suggest recommendations. :)
I'm not sure why the photo is of a bed, as Life's a Beach is known locally as the best fish restaurant in town. Booking is essential (especially now!). Perched above Summerleaze Beach, Life's a Beach is a daytime beach cafe, night time restaurant. Only a short walk away.
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Life's A Beach
I'm not sure why the photo is of a bed, as Life's a Beach is known locally as the best fish restaurant in town. Booking is essential (especially now!). Perched above Summerleaze Beach, Life's a Beach is a daytime beach cafe, night time restaurant. Only a short walk away.
Asian Fusion food. Also do takeaway. Call in advance to book a table.
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Tiandi Restaurant
16 The StrandAsian Fusion food. Also do takeaway. Call in advance to book a table.
La Bocca Pizza Kitchen
24 The StrandGreat Pizzas. Do takeaway. Call in advance.
Located within the Beach Hotel on Summerleaze Crescent, and fabulous atmosphere, classy decor and lovely food
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Elements Hotel and Restaurant
20 Summerleaze CrescentLocated within the Beach Hotel on Summerleaze Crescent, and fabulous atmosphere, classy decor and lovely food
A great place for a midwalk break, either on a circular canal loop, or extend it to take in Widemouth and the coastal path on the return.
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The Weir Bistro
A great place for a midwalk break, either on a circular canal loop, or extend it to take in Widemouth and the coastal path on the return.
Fab little cafe in a converted barge on the canal (beach end). Call to book.
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The Barge
Fab little cafe in a converted barge on the canal (beach end). Call to book.
An easy walk from The Little House. A real favourite with the locals. Laid back atmosphere.
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The Deck
19 Summerleaze CresAn easy walk from The Little House. A real favourite with the locals. Laid back atmosphere.
New to town and one of my favorites. A Bakery come cafe with a great retro furniture shop next door. Close to Canal.
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Electric Bakery Bude Ltd
Kings HillNew to town and one of my favorites. A Bakery come cafe with a great retro furniture shop next door. Close to Canal.
A fab little restaurant specialising in healthy and locally sourced food.
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Temple
10 Granville TerA fab little restaurant specialising in healthy and locally sourced food.
Great Tapas in a fun atmosphere. Just off the canal. They've created special covid friendly booths, so you can eat, relax and not have a worry.
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The Bank at Bude Tapas and Grill
Great Tapas in a fun atmosphere. Just off the canal. They've created special covid friendly booths, so you can eat, relax and not have a worry.
Great winebar /cafe/ off license. Sit at the window and watch the world go by. :)
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North Coast Wine Warehouse & Lounge
1 Lansdown RdGreat winebar /cafe/ off license. Sit at the window and watch the world go by. :)
Bude Tandoori
12A Burn ViewSome people say this is the best Indian in town ...
Mirchi
7 Lansdown Rd... Other people say that this one is.
Bayleaf Fine Indian Cuisine
11 Queen StWhile others prefer this one. :)
The Mermaid Takeaway
2 Princes StIn my opinion, the best in town! :)
Family friendly restaurant with good grub over at Widemouth. There is also The Beach House opposite which has a more bohemian style, and has a beer garden which goes right down to the beach.
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Bay View Inn
Family friendly restaurant with good grub over at Widemouth. There is also The Beach House opposite which has a more bohemian style, and has a beer garden which goes right down to the beach.
A recently refurbed establishment with fantastic views over Widemouth Bay. Worth calling to find out what they are currently offering.
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Widemouth Manor
A recently refurbed establishment with fantastic views over Widemouth Bay. Worth calling to find out what they are currently offering.
Great traditional little pub. Friendly landlord and decent grub.
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The Preston Gate Inn
Poughill RoadGreat traditional little pub. Friendly landlord and decent grub.
The Crooklets Inn
The closest pub/bar to The Little House. A popular sports bar, but with lots of outside seating it is possible to escape this if it's not your idea of fun.
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Crooklets Inn
CrookletsThe Crooklets Inn
The closest pub/bar to The Little House. A popular sports bar, but with lots of outside seating it is possible to escape this if it's not your idea of fun.
2Yoo
This is Bude's home delivery service. Call them to find out what they are currently offering.
A new restaurant in town. Quite fancy though I haven't tried it myself! :)
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Potters
2 Lansdown RdA new restaurant in town. Quite fancy though I haven't tried it myself! :)
Under new ownership, this is now a lovely cafe serving food and often has live music.
Crooklets Beach Cafe
Under new ownership, this is now a lovely cafe serving food and often has live music.
House of Chaplin
Lovely little cafe - highly recommended by locals
Recommended Shops
Bude has lots of independent shops. Have a wander round and see what catches your eye. Here are just a few of them ...
Little Pig Farm Shop
Great little farm shop just off the A39. Buy local. :)
Lansdown Dairy
3-5 Lansdown RdGreat little independent deli
Wildwood
28-30 Lansdown RdFull of gems from around the world
Zuma Jay Surf Shop
20 Belle Vue LnLocal surf shop
Bude Surf Cabin
7 Morwenna TerraceGreat little family run surf shop
A wonderful independent book and gift shop. Well worth a browse
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Spencer Thorn
Belle VueA wonderful independent book and gift shop. Well worth a browse
One of several independent homeware stores in town selling gorgeous rugs and things for your home
Coast and Country Interiors
27 Belle VueOne of several independent homeware stores in town selling gorgeous rugs and things for your home
Bude's department store ... for all your possible needs
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Wroes Department Store, Bude
13 Belle VueBude's department store ... for all your possible needs
Airculture Ltd
Belle VueLocal skate shop with some cool toys too
A lovely little spot by the canal, with ice cream stalls and cafes. Lots of little independent artisan outlets too.
The Wharf
A lovely little spot by the canal, with ice cream stalls and cafes. Lots of little independent artisan outlets too.
One of the little shops on the wharf. Beautiful items made by local glass artists.
Atlantic Glass Studio
One of the little shops on the wharf. Beautiful items made by local glass artists.
Supermarkets
In town there is a Co-op, Morrisons, Lidl and Sainsbury's. Sainsbury's is walking distance, and the smallest of them all. Co-Op is in the centre of town, Morrisons and Lidl are towards the A39 at the top/main entrance of town. Please be aware that during peak season they will be busy, and there will probably be queues.
Your local supermarket. Just 750m away. Do stop to admire the Bude tunnel to it's right which was Trip Advisors top tourist attraction in Bude for some weeks. :) It was also covered in flashing fairy lights one Christmas and did look quite spectacular - it even made the West Country News! :)
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Sainsbury's
Dennison RoadYour local supermarket. Just 750m away. Do stop to admire the Bude tunnel to it's right which was Trip Advisors top tourist attraction in Bude for some weeks. :) It was also covered in flashing fairy lights one Christmas and did look quite spectacular - it even made the West Country News! :)
Activities
Bude Surfing Experience
Summerleaze CrescentOne of the great surf schools
Big Blue Surf School
SummerleazeAnother great surf school
Get creative painting pots/plates/mugs. Don't just buy a gift ... make one! :)
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The Kitchen Front
Get creative painting pots/plates/mugs. Don't just buy a gift ... make one! :)
Part of the Norton Barton food family, this local Rum producer sometimes runs tours of the distillery
The Cornish Distilling Company
Part of the Norton Barton food family, this local Rum producer sometimes runs tours of the distillery
Bude Rowing Boats
Hire a boat for the day and row up the canal
boscastle boat trips
If you've got sea legs, have a jaunt out of Boscastle to get a sea view.
Bude Tourist Information Centre
The CrescentWill let you know all the rest!
Surfing, canoeing, paddle boarding, coasteering, rock climbing, abseiling ... if it's fun, these guys do it. :)
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Shoreline Extreme Sports
11A CrookletsSurfing, canoeing, paddle boarding, coasteering, rock climbing, abseiling ... if it's fun, these guys do it. :)
The Bude Canoe Experience
Staddon RoadA fun day out on the water :)
Bude Segway & Outdoor Pursuits
A fun thing to do
You need to book 24 hours in advance at the moment. Lovely bike trail along the canal, and plenty of lanes to explore.
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Bude Bike Hire
WhalesboroughYou need to book 24 hours in advance at the moment. Lovely bike trail along the canal, and plenty of lanes to explore.
A little bit of fun ... get your clubs bay the tennis courts and wind your way around this little course.
Bude Haven Crazy Golf
Leven TerraceA little bit of fun ... get your clubs bay the tennis courts and wind your way around this little course.
Nightlife
Bar 35
The most popular bar in town. Serving the young and young at heart.
If someone in Bude asks you if you're going to BED they might mean Bude's End Destination. It's the only nightclub in town ...
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BED Nightclub Bude
37 The StrandIf someone in Bude asks you if you're going to BED they might mean Bude's End Destination. It's the only nightclub in town ...
The Carriers Inn
The StrandA town pub