Budemeadows Camp Site Bude is just off the Atlantic Highway (A39) which provides easy access to the picturesque towns and villages of North Cornwall and North Devon. There are old market towns to explore, pretty hidden away villages, cliff top pubs and the varied coastline to explore.

Click for Map of the area around Budemeadows Camp site Bude

Bude, the main seaside town in the area, is just a few miles away and whilst well provided with supermarkets and other shops is relatively unspoiled.  The main attraction in Bude is of course the beaches, Summerleaze and Crooklets.  Both have ample parking and are large sandy beaches which are lifeguard patrolled during the summer.  There is also a sea pool at Bude which is filled at high tide and holds a reservoir of water high above the waves when the tide drops.

The closest beach to the camp site is Widemouth Bay which offers a central sandy beach with rocky areas at either end for rock pooling.  There are two car parks at Widemouth on the North and South (Blackrock) beaches and there are surf shops and refreshments available.  Both beaches are life guard patrolled in the summer months.

The coast to the south is more broken and rocky and offers a number of more secluded beaches and coves for the more adventurous, and there is always the chance of spotting a seal or two.  Beautiful Crackington Haven and the flood affected village of Boscastle are close by.  Slightly further a field there is magical Tintagel to explore with its dramatic coastline and memory of the Arthurian legends. And a little further still brings you to pretty Port Issac, the setting, as Port Wenn, for the TV series Doc Martin.

All along the coast the rugged Southwest Coastal path and its spectacular scenery offer the walker a chance to see the quieter parts of Cornwall.

Inland the Tamar lakes water sports facilities which include dinghy sailing, wind surfing, fishing and scenic walks with lots of wildlife is within easy reach. 

Launceston with its castle is in easy reach as are Bodmin, and its namesake Moor, the pretty fishing village of Padstow and it's neighbor across the water Rock.

For a longer day trip the delights of the Eden Project near St Austel are less than an hours drive away and the attractions of the North Devon coast, such as Clovelly, the Milky Way and the Big Sheep are easy to reach.

Spring & Autumn in Cornwall is particularly attractive for the visitor seeking a  quieter more leisurely holiday when the roads are relatively traffic free the children are at school and there is a tranquil charm that creates a relaxing atmosphere. The coastal path, moors and wooded valley walks are alive with colour and visiting wildlife to the Camel estuary and inland waters of the Tamar. 

The area is home to many National Trust properties and gardens which in the spring look their finest after the winter rest. The coastal paths, dramatic scenery and stunning autumn sunsets over Widemouth Bay are a must for the visitor who enjoys walking.