Widemouth Sand Beach

Bude, Cornwall

This large sandy beach with its adjacent rocky reefs provides good rock pooling opportunities. Backed by low cliffs and surrounded by fascinating rock formations. The bay is known for excellent surf.

Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets with facilities for disabled people
There are cafes and beach shops nearby

Activities

This is a classic English beachbreak
Very popular with surfers

Nature and Wildlife

Many rockpools harbouring marine life. The coastal path runs past the beach and provides excellent views towards Millook and the coast north of Bude.

Parking

There are two large car parks with space for over 300 cars.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned regularly throughout the year.

Dogs

Dogs are banned along half of the beach from Easter - October.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bude
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7926, -4.5571
Postcode: EX23 0AH
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

The beach is off the A39 south from Bude. access via steps and a concrete ramp.

Public Transport

Bus routes 518 595

Tourist Information

Bude Visitors Centre Crescent Car Park Bude Tel. 01288 354240

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bude

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