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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Bude Bay

In or near Crackington Haven.

Bude Bay — a natural feature in england south west.

South West Coast Path, and path to Dizzard Road to the left - geograph.org.uk - 8262497

Rob Purvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bude Bay is a named natural feature in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bude Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. Known for its scenic coastal views, it offers a range of outdoor activities such as walking and water sports. The bay is characterised by its sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, making it a prominent feature of the local landscape. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is part of the Cornwall coastline.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7678, -4.6023
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Gennys
Postcode
EX23 0NX
Parliamentary constituency
North Cornwall

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bude Bay?
Bude Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 0NX), in the parish of St. Gennys.
What is Bude Bay?
Bude Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
How do I get to Bude Bay?
Drivers can use postcode EX23 0NX.
Is Bude Bay a protected site?
Yes — Bude Bay is part of the Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Bude Bay?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 0NX. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.