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Recommended Towns & Villages near Widemouth Bay

A pretty garden overlooking Summerleaze Beach, Bude

Bude (176 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)

Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers...

Cottages in Jubilee square, looking down to butcher shop. Stratton, Cornwall

Stratton (48 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NE)

Stratton is a short distance inland from the resort of Bude and was the scene of a Civil War battle in 1643...

Boscastle, Cornwall

Boscastle (133 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW)

Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast...

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel (197 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)

Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in 1145, and of a Celtic Monastery. King Arthur's.....

Do not attack this way!

Launceston (20 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SE)

There is a restless beauty about this stunning region, it has constantly changing vista's, the beautiful stone of enchanting houses glows in the warmth of the sun...

A lovely sunny day.

Hartland Quay (30 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction N)

The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it...

Watergate Bay

Watergate (10 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)

Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay...

Hartland Bay

Hartland (49 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction N)

There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules"...

Just a side street.

Clovelly (320 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction NE)

Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable...

A wonderful view Port Gaverne

Port Gaverne (11 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SW)

The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home. ..

Port Isaac, Cornwall

Port Isaac (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction SW)

Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide...

Bay at New Polzeath in early evening. Walk left on Beach for just yards to Polzeath.

New Polzeath (1 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (21.8 miles, 35.1 km, direction SW)

New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach...

Polzeath Beach

Polzeath (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall (21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction SW)

This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages. ..

Kit Hill

Callington (20 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction SE)

The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines...

The Main Street of Wadebridge

Wadebridge (21 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction SW)

This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts...

Rock from Padstow Harbour, Cornwall

Rock (18 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (23.1 miles, 37.1 km, direction SW)

Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince...

Irsha Street, Appledore, North Devon (Sept 05)

Appledore (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction NE)

Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay..

Just wish this was my house.

Padstow (187 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (24.3 miles, 39.1 km, direction SW)

Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe...

Instow Parish Church

Instow (20 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (24.4 miles, 39.3 km, direction NE)

Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside...

Tavistock

Tavistock (63 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (24.7 miles, 39.7 km, direction SE)

Tavistock is located in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has a rich history, a charming market, and is known for its scenic surroundings...

Recommended attractions near Widemouth Bay

Tintagel Castle - April 2004

Tintagel Castle (83 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)

The local tourist industry in Tintagel leans heavily upon tales surrounding King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, but.....

Tintagel Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall

Tintagel Old Post Office (11 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)

This delightful stone building with its bright red pillar-box fitted into its ancient wall is found in the coastal village of.....

Inside Merlin's Cave, Tintagel, Cornwall.

Merlin's Cave (8 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SW)

This deep cavernous black slate hole, full of eyrie atmosphere is said to be the cave where the legendry King Arthur is purported.....

Launceston Castle, Cornwall

Launceston Castle (9 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)

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The famous and historic Bodmin Moor, Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin Moor (69 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction S)

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The Square Garden

RHS Garden Rosemoor (35 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction NE)

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Golitha Falls, near Dobwalls, Cornwall

Golitha Falls (45 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.0 km, direction S)

Golitha NNR (national nature reserve), known locally as Golitha Falls, is a famous beauty spot on the southern edge of Bodmin.....

Lydford Castle, Lydford, Devon

Lydford Castle (1 Pictures)

(21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction SE)

A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....

Bridge over the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon.

Lydford Gorge (49 Pictures)

(22.2 miles, 35.6 km, direction SE)

A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....

Prideaux Place, Near Padstow

Prideaux Place (3 Pictures)

(24.4 miles, 39.2 km, direction SW)

This gorgeous historic house, caressed by lush creeping foliage lies in an outstanding position beside the waters of the River.....


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