The South West Coast Path—England’s longest waymarked footpath—runs directly through Bude, offering access to some of Britain’s most breathtaking coastal scenery. Head north towards Hartland Quay in Devon, where dramatic cliffs reveal millennia of geological history, or journey south towards Crackington Haven and Boscastle to experience Cornwall’s rugged northern coastline at its most spectacular.
For those seeking gentler terrain, the Bude Three Beaches walk unveils the natural beauty and coastal allure of the area at a more relaxed pace. The path from Bude to Widemouth Bay rewards walkers with diverse scenery spanning stunning coastal landscapes and glimpses of the historic canal system. Closer to town, the canal towpath offers accessible, flat walking suitable for all ages and abilities.
More adventurous walkers might enjoy the Morwenstow Cream Tea and Hawker’s Hut route—a clifftop stroll with literary connections and, naturally, the promise of a traditional Cornish cream tea. For the truly ambitious, consider a section of The Tamara Way, an 87-mile route connecting Cornwall’s south and north coasts.
