Laura's Guidebook
High tide swim
Stunning wild swimming spots at high tide (check the tide times or magic seeweed app)
This is an absolutely stunning spot that showcases Hartland’s unique coastline. This is a great spot with a pub with loads of outdoor seating to admire the view: we recommend a pint of local ale or cider with some cheesy chips after a high-tide swim! This is also a great spot to park if you would like to explore the SW coastal path- either walking north towards hartland point and the lighthouse if you’re up for a longer one, or south to explore some of the secluded coves.
There’s also local ice creams and a gift shop during the day!
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Hartland Quay
This is an absolutely stunning spot that showcases Hartland’s unique coastline. This is a great spot with a pub with loads of outdoor seating to admire the view: we recommend a pint of local ale or cider with some cheesy chips after a high-tide swim! This is also a great spot to park if you would like to explore the SW coastal path- either walking north towards hartland point and the lighthouse if you’re up for a longer one, or south to explore some of the secluded coves.
There’s also local ice creams and a gift shop during the day!
Sightseeing
This stunning spot is a scenic 30-40 min walk via green lanes from the Sheppy hut, or a 10-15 min walk via the coastal path from Hartland quay.
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Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
This stunning spot is a scenic 30-40 min walk via green lanes from the Sheppy hut, or a 10-15 min walk via the coastal path from Hartland quay.
Food scene
The Pop In village store has a good selection of local meats, cheeses, eggs, milk and Cornish Pasties. It’s also well stocked with other essentials if you don’t want to drive far but need supplies!
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The Pop In
36 Fore StThe Pop In village store has a good selection of local meats, cheeses, eggs, milk and Cornish Pasties. It’s also well stocked with other essentials if you don’t want to drive far but need supplies!
The best bakery nearby. Period. Check out their Instagram for weekend lunch specials too if you’re in Bude!
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Electric Bakery Bude Ltd
Kings HillThe best bakery nearby. Period. Check out their Instagram for weekend lunch specials too if you’re in Bude!
This is (drumroll) the best food and service we’ve experienced locally this year (2021). They are super busy, so do try and book ahead (online) if you can - or chance it for an outdoor table if you’re feeling lucky!
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Preston Gate Inn
This is (drumroll) the best food and service we’ve experienced locally this year (2021). They are super busy, so do try and book ahead (online) if you can - or chance it for an outdoor table if you’re feeling lucky!
Lifeguarded beach
RNLI lifeguarded beach, ideal for swimming, body boarding or learning to surf!
A popular and beautiful wide sandy beach. A great spot for beginner and intermediate surfers- freewave surf school are based here which is a great option if you’re looking for surf tuition.
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Widemouth Bay
A popular and beautiful wide sandy beach. A great spot for beginner and intermediate surfers- freewave surf school are based here which is a great option if you’re looking for surf tuition.
The closest lifeguarded beach to the sheppy hut. This is a beautiful wide sandy beach at low tide, with national trust parking and tea rooms, and access to the SW coastal path.
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Sandymouth Bay Beach
The closest lifeguarded beach to the sheppy hut. This is a beautiful wide sandy beach at low tide, with national trust parking and tea rooms, and access to the SW coastal path.
If you’re heading north, this is another great sandy beach for swimming, bodyboarding or learning to surf!
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Westward Ho!
If you’re heading north, this is another great sandy beach for swimming, bodyboarding or learning to surf!