Widemouth Sands
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.7931° N, lon 4.5576° W●Sandy beach · Bude
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Widemouth Sands 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
Widemouth Sands 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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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Bude for food and a wider look around.
Compass Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Compass Cove.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Widemouth
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 Widemouth
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 / none on site — 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.
Widemouth and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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