Bude - Crooklets Beach
Bude, Cornwall
The small bay of Crooklets is due north of Summerleaze and adjoins it at low tide. The bay is formed by the rocks of Wrangle Point to the north and outcrops of rocks to the south. Summerleaze is a sandy beach surrounded by dunes.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
CafeRestaurants
Lost child centre
Slipway
Toilets with disabled access
Activities
SwimmingSnorkelling
Sailing
Surfing
All the water activities are zoned
The annual Bude festival is the 3rd Saturday in August and the Bude Jazz Festival is on the August Bank Holiday
Nature and Wildlife
There are rock pools and cliff and canal walks from the beaches with local nature reserves nearby. The beaches are on the South West Coastal Path.Parking
Pay car parking for 400 cars with disabled spaces.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beaches are cleaned daily and there are litter bins.Dogs
Dogs are allowed; dog bins provided.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: BudeCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.8353, -4.5529
Postcode: EX23 8NE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Bude is situated on the A39 coastal road. From the A30 turn off at Okehampton along the A3079 and then the A3072. For Crooklets follow the road north from Bude town centre.Public Transport
The nearest train station is Exeter or Barnstaple. Bus routes 518 519Tourist Information
Bude Visitor Centre Crescent Car Park Bude EX23 8LE Tel: 01288 354240 e-mail: budetic@visitbude.infoSee the Environment Agency report for this beach