Coast & canal loop from Bude

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Coast & canal loop from Bude

Moderate

4.2

(6)

165

runners

Coast & canal loop from Bude

00:59

9.19km

100m

Running

Set out on the Coast & Canal Loop from Bude for a varied jogging experience that combines dramatic coastal scenery with peaceful waterside paths. This moderate 5.7-mile (9.2 km) route, which you can complete in about 58 minutes, features a diverse terrain, from rugged coastal sections with rolling hills and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 277 m for 11 m

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707 m

Compass Point Storm Tower

Highlight • Monument

Compass Point is an octagonal storm tower situated high on the cliffs with breathtaking views out to sea. Also known as the ‘Tower of the Winds’, the tower was originally …

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1.24 km

Efford Beacon Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

On the cliff at Efford Beacon is a trig point used by the Ordnance Survey in the process of mapping the country. They are usually on the highest land in …

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3.82 km

View of Widemouth Bay

Highlight • Beach

From up here you can see across the wide expanse of sand that makes up Widemouth Bay. It is popular with surfers so this is a good spot for watching. …

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7.39 km

Bude Canal Lock

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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9.19 km

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