Bude became popular in the 19' century, but, before that, it was known for its canal, built at the beginning of the century. Used to transport the calcium rich beach-sand to the infertile upland country where it was sold to farmers as fertiliser, it was a tremendous undertaking for its day, rising 300 ft. above sea-level in the first six miles.
Bude has been welcoming visitors since
Victorian times. The charm and atmosphere of a traditional seaside
resort are retained in harmony with modern services and facilities to
satisfy today's discerning visitor.
The town is situated on the Atlantic Heritage Coast of Cornwall, adjacent
to fine sandy beaches, and on the South
West Coastal Path. Bude
and nearby beaches provide some of the finest surfing to be had in all
England; most beaches have lifeguard cover during the Summer months.
Bude Haven
The
town has excellent facilities with an interesting selection of shops,
a large supermarket, and recreational activities, including a modern
indoor heated swimming pool. A few minutes walk from the town centre
and you can be exploring the dramatic scenery of the South
West Coastal Path, or discovering the famous Bude Canal,
an engineering feat of the early 19th century, or walking in some of
the most unspoilt rural areas to be found in the South West.
Bude has a very attractive golden sandy beach surrounded
by rock pools and green hills. It is very popular with families as it
caters for all beach activities.
Renowned for clean waters, high cliffs and golden sands, the warm seas and big waves of the Atlantic once notorious for shipwreckers are now favoured by surfers and beach lovers.
With several local beaches from Crackington Haven, a small sandy beach with rock pools, Widemouth Bay a large sandy surfing beach there is plenty to choose from.
Sandymouth National Trust beach is popular locally and an ideal surfing beach. The family beaches of Crooklets and Summerleaze are closer to the town centre.
Bude Canal, a 19th century engineering feat was once a busy port. Now with 2.5 miles of level walking on the towpath there is a variety of wildlife and birdlife to be enjoyed along the route.
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