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About Bude
A resort that
dates from Victorian times with many buildings of that
period. It boasts its own eco-climate with low rainfall and
high sunshine hours. Its main attractions are its extensive
sandy beaches continually being pounded by large Atlantic
rollers. Just as popular these days are long cliff walks
which are described as some of the most spectacular in the
world. The two main beaches, ‘Summerleaze’
and ‘Crooklets’,
have been described by Australian surfers as the ‘Bondi of
Britain’. Both are patrolled by lifeguards during the summer
months, they are consistently checked and commended for
their cleanliness. There is a salt-water bathing pool on
Summerleaze which is a safe haven for children to play. To
supplement Bude’s natural attractions it provides excellent
shopping facilities, restaurants, tea rooms, pubs, a large
heated indoor pool with flume, wave machine and cafe, a
laser dome, trampolines, putting, floodlit tennis courts,
discos, numerous fetes and events. This includes carnival
week and an internationally renowned 8 day jazz festival.
Bude Canal: Built in 1823 to carry beach sand to use as a
fertiliser 20 miles inland to
Launceston and for distributing local
produce. It is now used for boating and fishing but its
wetland route is rich in wildlife and plant species. It is a
habitat for foxes and deer, although very numerous are
rarely seen. Squirrels, rabbits and small rodents are less
shy and often visible.
Neighbouring Stratton dates back to Roman times, but it is
as the stronghold of King Charles and the bloody battle of
1643 at Stamford Hill that it is best known.
Local places of interest:
Widemouth Bay: In an area of outstanding
natural beauty its long sandy beach is ideal for surfing and
a paradise for children playing in the numerous rock pools.
There is a large car park directly on the beach with cafe
and toilets.
Launcells: Just
three miles from Bude. The church of St. Swithin is worth
exploring. It is the resting place of Sir Goldsworthy
Gurney. Also close to the Church is the Well of St Swithin.
Morwenstow: The church is interesting with
much of the original Norman building still remaining.
Week St. Mary: Its history dates from the Domesday when it
was probably a religious centre.
St Gennys: A picturesque little village on the side of a
cliff above the small seaside resort of
Crackington Haven. The churchyard is so
steep that its path is almost level with the roof. Most of
the church is as it was in Norman times.
Poughill: Winner of the best kept village on a number of
occasions. The church of St Olaf is well worth a visit.
Summary: A lovely area to spend a holiday at any time
of the year.
For more information on Bude please go to our
Cornwall Towns and
Villages section
For information on Bude beaches please go to our
Cornwall Beaches Section.
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