The Ideal Location
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, quiet footpaths across the fields, 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 (just right of center in this photo) at Bude
which is filled at high tide and holds
a reservoir of water high above the waves when the tide drops.Click here here for a video of the coastal route into Bude from Budemeadows via Widemouth Bay posted by FTi Cornwall
The closest beach to the camp site is
Widemouth Bay, set amongst open farmland and fields, 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 afield 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 own castle is in
easy reach as are Bodmin, and its
namesake Moor, the pretty fishing village of Padstow and it's neighbour
across the water - Rock.
For a longer day trip the delights of
the Eden Project near St Austell
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, following the clifftop fields,
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. Keep an eye on the fields
around you; as well as the usual wildlife you may spot a llama or two
and there's a chance of seeing an otter in the fields near the canal.
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