Duckpool Circular Walk

The Duckpool Circular Walk is a great Bude walk, as it takes in the area’s dramatic heritage coast. The heritage coast is part of the South West Coast Path, and was once renowned for its many shipwrecks in the 19 century. This walk is around 5 miles long, and should take 2 to 3 hours to complete.

The highlight of the Duckpool circular walk is the opportunity to explore the history of Bude, and you’ll learn a few surprising facts about the area! The path largely follows country footpaths, although there are several steep climbs.

Morwenstow Circular Walk

Another 5 mile walk in Bude is the Morwenstow circular walk. Starting and finishing at the Parish Church, this walk follows some spectacular scenery and is great for exploring the heritage coast. This walk passes sweeping cliffs, dramatic wooded valleys and a nature reserve along the way, offering a lovely balance of coast and countryside in just one Bude walk!

It’s worth taking time to look around the church itself before you start the walk, as it’s a lovely Cornish church untouched by time – and the secluded location makes this a peaceful spot.

The Millook Circular Walk

The Millook circular walk is a 5 mile walk in Bude, and it should take around 3 hours to complete. Following peaceful country lanes and passing Cornigh farmland, this walk is a great escape from it all.

The walk passes through ancient woodlands set in the stunning Millook Valley, and don’t miss the unforgettable views from the clifftops over the prehistoric woods of the Dizzard.

This is definitely a walk to take your camera along for.

Tintagel to Crackington Haven

If you fancy a day’s walk along the South West Coast Path whilst walking in Bude, the section between the mysterious Tintagel and Crackington Haven is a lovely walk. The walk is 11 miles, and is strenuous in places. Although it can be tempting to stray from the coast path and admire the views during this walk, walkers are advised to stick to the path for this section – as there are many steep drops and cliffs along it.

If you’ve a passion for history, this stretch of the coast is hugely significant, as not only are the legends of King Arthur strongly connected to Tintagel, but there has been much Roman pottery discovered in the area.

The Atlantic Trail Cycle Root

The Atlantic Trail Cycle Route is a waymarked trail in Bude, and was named after the Atlantic Coast Express train that served the area from London Waterloo in the 1900s. Parts of this traffic-free cycleway follow the former tracks and its bridges, and there are routes linking it to Cornwall’s Camel Trail and Devon’s Tarka Trail.

The Atlantic Trail Cycle Route offers a whole range of cycle trails to choose from, so whether you hire bikes and enjoy a ride during your holiday, or take advantage of the smooth track to walk a section, it’s a wonderful way to take in the beautiful countryside surrounding Bude.