Summerleaze Beach
24 August 2025
This popular sandy Bude beach is large enough not to feel too crowded. The sea water bathing pool means there is safe swimming here whatever the weather conditions.
Beaches near Bude
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Summerleaze Beach
This popular sandy Bude beach is large enough not to feel too crowded. The sea water bathing pool means there is safe swimming here whatever the weather conditions.
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Northcott Mouth Beach
A secluded large pebble and sand beach, which generally remains uncrowded. Popular with surfers.
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Duckpool Beach
Sheltered, attractive pebbly beach at high tide. At low tide, sand and rocks are exposed with plenty of rock pools to explore. Reached via a wooded valley.
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Sandy Mouth Beach
From the National Trust car park, it's a bit of a steep climb down to this secluded beach, but that makes it a good spot to escape the crowds. Sandy at low tide.
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Millook Haven Beach
This small peaceful cove is famous for its zigzag formation towering high above the shore. The shingle beach provides a haven for those wanting to wave watch or observe the wildlife. Why not take a wander south to Butterfly Valley?
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Widemouth Beach
Just along the coast from the busy resort of Bude, Widemouth is a long, long stretch of sand backed by high cliffs. Unusual rock formations on the beach are a magnet for climbers while the Atlantic surf brings bodyboarders, kayakers and surfers here in their hundreds. Widemouth Bay is home to a scattering of houses, pubs, cafes and restaurants but there remains a definitive sense of having strayed off the beaten path here. There is a section open to dogs all year round, loads of parking and several surf schools.
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Breakwater Beach Bude
Park next to the canal in the centre of Bude and walk the length of Breakwater Road and then the coastal path. The beach is very rocky and swimming is not recommended. Experienced surfers are sometimes seen here but it's not suitable for beginners. Dogs are welcome year round.
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Broad Strand
Not for the faint hearted, this beach is adjoining Cancleave Strand and is accessed from the coastal path via an abseil down a 20m rope. Both beaches are beneath high cliffs which are constantly being eroded. Dogs are welcome but we are not sure how your dog will reach the beach, unless of course Patch is able to abseil.
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Cancleave Strand
The beach itself is nothing special, shingle and stone with little or no beach at high water. Access is arduous with a lengthy decent down the cliff path and a 20m abseil at the bottom down a rope.
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Compass Cove
Follow the coastal path to Storm Tower. Walk for another 200 metres towards the southerly end and there's a very narrow and steep path. Great care should be taken as access is difficult. Once on the beach, Compass Cove has grey sand and shingle with interesting rock formations. Swimming is not recommended, nor is surfing. Dogs are allowed year round.
Beaches near Bude
'With miles of stunning Beaches near Bude we have listed 21 of the very best beaches Bude has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have been there.'
Northcott Mouth Beach
24 August 2025
A secluded large pebble and sand beach, which generally remains uncrowded. Popular with surfers.
Duckpool Beach
26 August 2022
Sheltered, attractive pebbly beach at high tide. At low tide, sand and rocks are exposed with plenty of rock pools to explore. Reached via a wooded valley.
Sandy Mouth Beach
4 September 2015
From the National Trust car park, it's a bit of a steep climb down to this secluded beach, but that makes it a good spot to escape the crowds. Sandy at low tide.
Millook Haven Beach
21 September 2014
This small peaceful cove is famous for its zigzag formation towering high above the shore. The shingle beach provides a haven for those wanting to wave watch or observe the wildlife. Why not take a wander south to Butterfly Valley?
Widemouth Beach
1 March 2012
Just along the coast from the busy resort of Bude, Widemouth is a long, long stretch of sand backed by high cliffs. Unusual rock formations on the beach are a magnet for climbers while the Atlantic surf brings bodyboarders, kayakers and surfers here in their hundreds. Widemouth Bay is home to a scattering of houses, pubs, cafes and restaurants but there remains a definitive sense of having strayed off the beaten path here. There is a section open to dogs all year round, loads of parking and several surf schools.
Breakwater Beach Bude
Park next to the canal in the centre of Bude and walk the length of Breakwater Road and then the coastal path. The beach is very rocky and swimming is not recommended. Experienced surfers are sometimes seen here but it's not suitable for beginners. Dogs are welcome year round.
Broad Strand
Not for the faint hearted, this beach is adjoining Cancleave Strand and is accessed from the coastal path via an abseil down a 20m rope. Both beaches are beneath high cliffs which are constantly being eroded. Dogs are welcome but we are not sure how your dog will reach the beach, unless of course Patch is able to abseil.
Cancleave Strand
The beach itself is nothing special, shingle and stone with little or no beach at high water. Access is arduous with a lengthy decent down the cliff path and a 20m abseil at the bottom down a rope.
Compass Cove
Follow the coastal path to Storm Tower. Walk for another 200 metres towards the southerly end and there's a very narrow and steep path. Great care should be taken as access is difficult. Once on the beach, Compass Cove has grey sand and shingle with interesting rock formations. Swimming is not recommended, nor is surfing. Dogs are allowed year round.