Bude
Enrichment & ExplorationBude is a seaside town in north Cornwall, England, in the civil parish of Bude-Stratton and at the mouth of the River Neet.
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Bude is highly accessible for wheelchair users, featuring specialized beach wheelchairs for hire at Summerleaze Beach, level access to the beach and town, and numerous accessible attractions. Key areas like The Castle and various parks (e.g., Wooda Farm Park) provide specialized amenities including disabled toilets, ramped access, and, in some cases, Changing Places facilities
It was sometimes formerly known as Bude Haven. It lies southwest of Stratton, south of Flexbury and Poughill, and north of Widemouth Bay, located along the A3073 road off the A39.
Its earlier importance was as a harbour, and then a source of sea sand useful for improving the inland soil. This was transported on the Bude Canal. The Victorians favoured it as a seaside resort. With new rail links, it became a popular seaside destination in the 20th century.