Beaches · South West England
Summerleaze Beach
In or near Maer.
Summerleaze Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Summerleaze Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX23.
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Official information
The Heritage Centre at The Castle offers visitors a chance to explore the local history of Bude and its surroundings. It features themed areas and exhibits dedicated to notable figures like Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, as well as collections related to local geology, military, and maritime history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bude Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Summerleaze Beach is located in Bude-Stratton, South-West England. It is part of the Bude Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach is known for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8309, -4.5527
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bude-Stratton
- Postcode
- EX23 8HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 01288 357300
- Official site
- www.thecastlebude.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w176873822 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Summerleaze Beach?
- Summerleaze Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 8HN), in the parish of Bude-Stratton.
- What is Summerleaze Beach?
- Summerleaze Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Summerleaze Beach?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 8HN.
- Is Summerleaze Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Summerleaze Beach is part of the Bude Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Summerleaze Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Summerleaze Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Summerleaze Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 8HN. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.