Bude

The coastline of Bude and neighbouring Widemouth Bay is renowned for its brilliant waves but there’s more to these beachside towns than epic surf.  From beach days on some of Cornwall’s finest stretches of sand and dog friendly things to do along the coast to cycle routes in the surrounding area, here’s a round up of the top ten things to do in Bude and Widemouth Bay. Go rockpooling Whatever the weather has in store, a day spent exploring the rockpools along the beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay is always a day well spent. Kit yourself out with a...

With a smattering of brilliant eateries in the area, Bude is one of north Cornwall’s top spots for eating out. From seafood restaurants and cosy pubs to coastal cafes, here are the best places to eat and drink in Bude. Restaurants in Bude Successfully combining fine dining without the fuss, bistro-style Sea Fever is in the town centre. With colourful interiors and contemporary seafood dishes, there are some spectacular views over Summerleaze beach for diners that manage to bag a table by the window. Much of the fish is caught in the bay and all other ingredients are local, all...

As one of Cornwall’s oldest seaside resorts, Bude has been welcoming dogs to its golden shores for well over a century. There are many beaches along this stretch of the north Cornish coast that welcome canine companions, as well as places to eat and drink and brilliant walks. Read on for places to go and things to do in dog friendly Bude! Dog friendly Bude — beaches Bude’s main beaches have dog restrictions over the summer between 10am-6pm, so you’re free to let your dog loose outside of those hours. If you’re looking for a runaround on the sand during...

The friendly coastal town of Bude, Cornwall’s first proper tourist destination, is home to miles and miles of glorious sandy beaches on the doorstep, making it a mecca for families, wave-seeking surfers and those looking for old-fashioned seaside holidays. From wild, windswept stretches of beach to sprawling golden sands on the edge of town, here are Bude’s best beaches.  Bude’s beaches Summerleaze Beach This is Bude’s main beach, just a quick walk from the buzzy town centre. Despite its popularity and proximity to town, it’s huge expanse of soft sand lined with rows of colourful beach huts to hire means that it...