Discover Bude, Cornwall

Bude is a small seaside resort in the northern part of Cornwall, England. It lies at the mouth of the River Neet, which is locally known as the River Strat. The town has a population of some 9,000 people (2012 estimate).

Bude, Cornwall, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bude_02_Tree_Inn_Stratton.jpg
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Bude developed in the 19th century when the quality of its sand was noted as useful for improving the moorland soil, hence sand quarrying was established. By the Victorian era, Bude was becoming a popular seaside retreat.

Bude has a number of beaches. Those within town limits include Summerleaze and Crooklets. A few miles to the south of Bude is Widemouth, which is a bay with sandy beach. Three miles to the north of Bude is Sandymouth Beach. It is a sandy beach between two headlands.

Bude itself is a charming little town with a number of historic buildings and churches. Some of the historic buildings along the wharf were demolished in the 1980s, but the historic Bude Canal has undergone restoration and is now open to boats.

Coastline south of Bude: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coast_South_of_Bude_-_geograph.org.uk_-_130838.jpg
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Visiting Bude

Coming by car from Manchester, take the M5 motorway until Exit 27, then continue west on the A361 road to Barnstaple. From there, continue on the A39 road until Bude.

Places of Interest in Bude

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