Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bude

Bude is a town in Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom, home to about 7,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sandymouth Beach (5 km), Penstowe Castle (8 km) and North Devon Coast National Landscape (16 km).

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Bude, Plymouth
Bude, Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bude at a glance

Location
Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,011
Coordinates
50.8244° N, 4.5413° W
Places within 50 km
39 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bude

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bude: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bude

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bude. The closest is The Storm Tower (1 km); the best-known is Penstowe Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bude

39 churches within 100 km of Bude. The closest is Bude Central Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bude

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bude. The closest is Summerleaze Beach, Bude (1 km); the best-known is Sandymouth Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bude

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bude. The closest is The Beacon (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Bude

9 parks within 100 km of Bude. The closest is Eden Project (67 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bude

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bude. The closest is North Devon Coast National Landscape (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bude

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bude
  2. 1 km St Michael & All Angels · church, Cornwall
  3. 1 km Bude Central Methodist Church · church, Cornwall
  4. 5 km Sandymouth Beach · beach, Plymouth
  5. 12 km North Devon Coast National Landscape · nature spot, Plymouth
  6. 9 km Penstowe Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  7. 8 km Back to Bude

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How to reach Bude

    All places near Bude by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bude by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage849The Storm Tower (1 km)
    Churches1239Bude Central Methodist Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast619Summerleaze Beach, Bude (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints718The Beacon (33 km)
    Parks09Eden Project (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17North Devon Coast National Landscape (16 km)
    Other attractions24Bude Tunnel (1 km)
    Treks14Camel Trail (50 km)
    Museums12The Castle Heritage Centre (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Maer Lake (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Churchill Monastery (66 km)

    Bude: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bude?

    Sandymouth Beach (beach, about 5 km), Penstowe Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), North Devon Coast National Landscape (nature spot, about 16 km), Bude Central Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), St Michael & All Angels (church, about 1 km), The Castle Heritage Centre (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bude?

    39 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bude?

    The Storm Tower, about 1 km by road; Penstowe Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bude?

    Bude Central Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; St Michael & All Angels (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bude?

    Summerleaze Beach, Bude, about 1 km by road; Sandymouth Beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bude?

    Start in Bude, visit St Michael & All Angels, then Bude Central Methodist Church, then Sandymouth Beach, then North Devon Coast National Landscape, then Penstowe Castle, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bude?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bude

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bude’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bude on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.