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Bude Canal – Bude Canal loop from Widemouth Bay

Easy

4.6

(10)

132

hikers

Bude Canal – Bude Canal loop from Widemouth Bay

01:42

6.65km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.40 km

Bude Canal

Highlight • Structure

Bude Canal was dug to provide a means to transport sand from the sea inland. The sand is rich in lime and made a great fertiliser for the acidic farmland …

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2

2.12 km

Pethericks Mill Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pethericks Mill Marsh is a designated Local Nature Reserve. For birding, winter is the ideal time to visit but it is beautiful all year round.

You'll find the best viewing spots to the south and east side of the marsh.

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3

2.49 km

Bude Marshes Bird Hide

Highlight • Natural

Bude Marshes is a local nature reserve. A very slight detour off the canal towpath leads you to a bird hide. Here you can watch over the reedbed and wet …

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4

2.61 km

The Old Laundry

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Laundry gives a glimpse into the canal's industrial past. Now self-catering holiday accommodation it was originally a saw mill, used to produce timber for the canal boats.

As …

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5

2.77 km

Pedal Boating on Bude Canal

Highlight • River

30 Min / 12 €

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6

2.97 km

Bude Canal

Highlight • River

Great place to visit.

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7

3.22 km

Bude Pedal Boat Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

Pedal boat hire, what a great thing to do on a sunny day

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8

3.44 km

Nice place to promenade, eat and relax awhile

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B

6.65 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

373 m

245 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

2.96 km

280 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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