Bude to Sandymouth circular walk

Bude to Sandymouth

A circular walk through Bude and along two miles of sandy beaches to Sandymouth, passing Bude Castle, built on floating foundations by the inventor of limelight, the Victorian Sea Pool, the Half-Tide Cross and the shipwreck of the SS Belem from which the propeller shaft supports the barrel on Barrel Rock.

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

The walk passes Bude Castle and crosses the river via the bridge dedicated to Nanny Moore who wheeled bathing machines out onto Summerleaze beach for the Victorian gentry. The walk passes the beach to reach the coast above Bude Sea Pool. From here the walk follows the Coast Path to the beaches of Maer and Northcott Mouth where the wreck of the SS Belem is exposed at low tide. The walk continues along the coast to Sandymouth where some geological origami has taken place. The return to Bude is fairly quick and easy, along bridleways and following the River Neet to complete the circular route.

Highlights

  • Shops and cafés in the seaside resort of Bude
  • Sandy beaches at Summerleaze, Crooklets, Northcott Mouth and Sandymouth
  • Panoramic coastal views, south to Tintagel Island, and north to Morwenstow
  • Wading birds including Herons and Egrets in the River Neet at Bude
  • Countryside views on the return route
  • Bude Tunnel (8th wonder of the world according to Tripadvisor) and the historic tidal Sea Pool

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 111,126
  • Distance: 6.2 miles/10 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking shoes or trainers in the summer
  • No stiles: ✓
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • Crooklets Inn
  • The Barrel
  • The Bencoolen Inn
  • The Brendon Arms
  • The Carriers Inn

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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