Northcott Mouth beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.8480° N, lon 4.5569° W●Sandy beach · Bude
Northcott Mouthbeach
Northcott Mouth beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bude. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Bude
Northcott Mouth beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bude. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, 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.
Vinegar Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Vinegar Cove.
See the beach →Westpark Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Westpark Beach.
See the beach →Vinegar Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Vinegar Cove.
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Westpark Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Westpark Beach.
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Furzy Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Furzy Cove.
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Maer High Cliff Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Maer High Cliff Beach.
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Maer Low Cliff beach
The next stretch of coast toward Maer Low Cliff beach.
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First Cove
The next stretch of coast toward First Cove.
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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 Northcott Mouth
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
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 Northcott Mouth
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.Limited or none on site, so check locally
- 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.
Northcott Mouth and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Vinegar Cove
Westpark Beach
Furzy Cove
Maer High Cliff Beach
Maer Low Cliff beach
First Cove
Dunderdale Rocks
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