Crackington Haven

For those who like to find a peaceful corner of coast away from the masses, Crackington haven is just the Bude beach.

Although it is 11 miles out of Bude, this secluded cove has plenty of sand at low tide, as well as hundreds of fascinating rock pools to explore and a lifeguard during July and August.

There is also a café nearby, as well as a pub, toilets and a car park – so although this choice is a little out of the way you’ll find everything you need to enjoy a day on the beach. Dogs are banned from Crackington Haven.

Northcott Mouth

Northcott Mouth boasts the mysterious feel that’s unique to beaches on the north Cornwall coast, and whether it’s a warm, sunny day or a mid-winter storm, its broody atmosphere makes it stunning. This Bude beach is a little pebbly, but there’s sand at low tide, and the cliffs add to its cosy feel.

The rockpools that appear at low tide and a stream that runs straight down the beach make great fun for children, and there is a lifeguard service too. Although there are no toilets or facilities, there's a tearoom close to the beach, and you’ll find a National Trust car park nearby too.

Crooklets Beach

Another favourite beach in Bude, Crooklets Beach is ideal for family holidays. With all the expected facilities, the beach also has easy access, a sand wheelchair available and beach huts for hire if you’re staying for a few days.

There are also seasonal lifeguards, so visitors can enjoy the sea safely. Crooklets Beach is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Bude, and it’s also home to the Bude Surf Life Saving Club. If you time a walk along Crooklets on a Tuesday night you’ll be able to watch their weekly demonstration.

Sandymouth

Located 5 miles to the north of Bude, Sandymouth is a National Trust-owned Bude Beach. Although access to this beach can be slightly difficult, the peaceful sands make it all worthwhile, and they even boast their own waterfall! The car park for Sandymouth beach is perched at the top of nearby cliffs, and the walk to the beach below passes through a ravine, which is steep in places, so this isn’t an ideal beach if you have small children.

On the plus side, dogs are welcome all year round, so it’s an option if you’re planning a dog-friendly beach holiday in Bude! You’ll also find toilets, a café and a lifeguard service during the summer.

Widemouth Bay

Widemouth Bay is a large sandy beach 3 miles to the south of Bude, and it’s one of the most popular Bude beaches. Widemouth Bay is nearly 2 miles long, and it’s naturally divided into North Beach and South Beach (known as Black Rock beach) by a line of rocks.

There are no restrictions for dogs on Black Rock Beach. One of Widemouth Bay’s biggest draws is its fantastic conditions for surfing and body boarding, and this s reflected by the surf equipment shops and surf schools dotted around the beach, so why not try something new as a family during a visit to a Bude beach?