Widemouth Bay
50° 47' 38" N 4° 33' 39" WWidemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay offers fantastic conditions to learn surfing or body-boarding, which is why many of the local surf schools are based there. The rock formations along the bay are very impressive but care must be taken when they are submerged at high tide.
Viewing areas with free car parking are located at both the north and south end of the bay so you can enjoy the fantastic panoramaic views without getting your feet sandy! Surfers will experience a variety peaks from the north to the south end of the beach, breaking on sand or reef, producing spilling or heavy barrelling waves.
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- Public Toilets
- Café (Seasonal)
- Shops
- Restaurants
- Hazard: Tides (Rising / Falling)
- Hazard: Strong currents
- Hazard: Deep Water
- Lifeguards (Summer only)
- Dogs allowed (All year)
History of Widemouth Bay
Travel / Parking information for Widemouth Bay
Directions to Widemouth Bay
To visit Widemouth Bay, head towards Bude on the A39. From Bude, take the coastal road south, where Widemouth Bay is prominently signposted. This route offers stunning views of the Cornish coastline. For public transport users, buses from Bude stop directly at Widemouth Bay, making it accessible for those without a car.
Parking for Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay has several car parks located close to the beach. The main car park is just a stone's throw from the sand, offering ample space for visitors. There's also additional parking slightly further back, ideal for busy summer days.