Things to do in and around Bude

At Freewave Surf Academy, we’re passionate about sharing our love for surfing at Widemouth Bay, near Bude in North Cornwall. We offer surf lessons for all ages and abilities, whether you’re a beginner or ready to take your surfing to the next level.

Based on Summerleaze and Widemouth Bay, in Bude, North Cornwall, we provide surf lessons, paddleboarding, equipment hire and SUP yoga all year round.

Whether you're planning to tackle a long stretch of the path or simply fancy spending an afternoon strolling along the coast, you can always expect glorious clifftops, countryside, and stunning views.

The beach's name is derived from the prominent rocky outcrop to the south. Big tides draw in the surfers and rock pools are abundant at low tide.

Enjoy a stunning clifftop walk to Port Gaverne, cycle the famous Camel Trail linking Padstow and Daymer Bay, or just enjoy the local galleries and art and craft shops.

Cornwall’s lakes are an important habitat for local wildlife and plants. These lakes are also used for various outdoor water activities at five visitor centres.

Put on your hiking boots and enjoy the history, heritage, and beauty of over 227 different coastal and beach walks ranging from two to 10 miles.

Popular with surfers, Crooklets is a short walk from Bude town centre. At low tide, there is a wide expanse of sandy beach and the rocky outcrops are ideal for rock-pooling.