Walking In Bude – A Range Of Walks For All

For the sheer brilliance and variety of its scenery, the British coast has to be one of the best in Europe, if not the World. It isn't surprising, therefore, that even the most experienced travel writers find it virtually impossible to choose the best part, at least from the walker's perspective.

However, a group of coastal path fanatics have recently stuck their necks out and gone for the 12 mile stretch from Tintagel to Crackington Haven in Cornwall. Here the Atlantic waves crash in over sandy beaches and rugged rocks while England's tallest cliff, conveniently named High Cliff, towers over 200 metres above this timeless maelstrom. The old harbour town of Boscastle, now fully recovered from the terrible floods and devastation a few years ago, and the romance of King Arthur's Tintagel are other notable highlights along this astonishing walk.

Admittedly it's a relatively long and physically tough walk but those who are not fit or young enough to finish it in one go can enjoy it in more comfortable segments by staying at nearby hotels for a few nights and making use of the local public transport which covers the whole route from beginning to end. There isn’t a lot of accommodation in Bude so make sure you book in early.

Another walk worth checking out is Bude to Crackington Haven . It’s a good day’s walk coming in at around 10 miles or 16km. An easy start on the grassy cliff path along the back of the beaches from Bude to Widemouth Bay should not mislead you into imagining the whole day will be like this. The Path soon proves challenging as it becomes rough and narrow in places and plunges into steep valleys, including Scrade which is one of the deepest and steepest valleys on the Cornwall section of the Coast Path. This walk provides you with wide, open views of the Atlantic from high cliff top paths where you are always conscious of the force of the sea and winds due to the uneven ground and crumbling cliffs below you.

If you are after an easier walk why not try the Bude - Coast & Canal walk starting at the Falcon Hotel, Bude.

After a gentle climb out of Bude, the walk becomes easy and flat. There are no stiles along the route, although kissing gates will prevent access for some prams & wheelchairs. The section along the Bude canal is very accessible for wheelchairs and more details about it can be found on the Cornwall County Council website

By: Brendan Wilde

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Brendan Wilde writes about a range of holiday destinations and travel tips. For more information please visit Accommodation in Bude