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Bude

Bude

Bude is a North Cornwall seaside town with beaches including Summerleaze, which has a sea pool, Crooklets and Widemouth Bay. It is popular for surfing and for walks and paddling along the Bude Canal.

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Where to stay

  • Bude town centreClose to the canal, shops and Summerleaze Beach
  • CrookletsSurf beach area on the north side of town
  • Widemouth BayLong family beach about 10 minutes away by car
  • StrattonVillage just inland, about 5 minutes away
  • PoughillQuiet village near the coast, about 5 minutes away

Getting there

  • Bude has no railway station; the 6 and 6A bus runs from Exeter via Okehampton
  • A free summer park and ride usually runs from mid-July to the end of August from a field off the A39, with buses every 20 minutes
  • Drive via the M5 junction 27 and the Atlantic Highway, or from Exeter
  • The Wharf (EX23 8LG) and Summerleaze Beach (EX23 8HJ) car parks are Cornwall Council pay and display
TipBeach car parks fill quickly in summer, so use the park and ride. There is no train, so allow extra time by bus or road.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Bude?

Bude town centre: Close to the canal, shops and Summerleaze Beach. Crooklets: Surf beach area on the north side of town. Widemouth Bay: Long family beach about 10 minutes away by car. Stratton: Village just inland, about 5 minutes away. Poughill: Quiet village near the coast, about 5 minutes away.

How do I get to Bude?

Bude has no railway station; the 6 and 6A bus runs from Exeter via Okehampton. A free summer park and ride usually runs from mid-July to the end of August from a field off the A39, with buses every 20 minutes. Drive via the M5 junction 27 and the Atlantic Highway, or from Exeter. The Wharf (EX23 8LG) and Summerleaze Beach (EX23 8HJ) car parks are Cornwall Council pay and display.

Any tips for visiting Bude?

Beach car parks fill quickly in summer, so use the park and ride. There is no train, so allow extra time by bus or road.

Which airport is closest to Bude?

The nearest airport on this site is Cornwall Airport Newquay, about 33 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.