Duckpool
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.8752° N, lon 4.5592° W●Sandy beach · Bude
DuckpoolBeach
Duckpool is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bude.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Bude
Duckpool is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bude.
On-site you'll find parking and public toilets. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Bude for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Bude for food and a wider look around.
Warren Gutter Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Warren Gutter Beach.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Wren Beach.
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The next stretch of coast toward Warren Gutter Beach.
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Wren Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Wren Beach.
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Eliza Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Eliza Beach.
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Warren Long Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Warren Long Beach.
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Holacombe Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Holacombe Beach.
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Sandy Mouth Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Sandy Mouth Beach.
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Dunderdale Rocks
Dunderdale Rocks is a coastal spot at Summerleaze Beach in Bude, Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Duckpool
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Small National Trust car park at the beach
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Duckpool
Start on the sand, then walk into Bude or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Bude and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Small National Trust car park at the beach
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Bude.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Duckpool and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Warren Long Beach
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Sandy Mouth Beach
Dunderdale Rocks
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