Is it worth visiting Bude? A circular walk around Bude and Bude Canal

Join us as we walk along the vast, beautiful beach on a crisp, sunny day in February.

Did you know that there is a half tide marker in a cluster of rocks to aid navigation into the harbour? Did you know that the beach is up to a mile wide at low water? Did you know that it is rumoured the Atlantic Rollers can be heard for 10 miles?

The harbour at Bude is fascinating. At the entrance of the harbour is a pair of lock gates that are open at high tide to allow boats in and out. The lock gates give a big clue as to the purpose of the harbour and beyond. It is actually the start of Bude Canal which was completed in 1825 to carry sand from the beach to fertilise the farmlands in the area.

We follow the first part of the Canal using the tow path which has been beautifully restored. Only the first couple of miles of the Canal is still in existence, with two working lock gates. There are some architectural features at the end of this first stretch where an inclined plane was used to lift tub boats to the next passage of water.

Join us as we explore the remnants of the former industrial innovation that was revolutionary at the time.

The standard description bit…
We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on YouTube, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!

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Best time of year to visit Cornwall?
We love May, June for flora and fauna, July and September for spectacular scenery.

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