Widemouth Bay in Bude, Cornwall
Highlights
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Surfing Lessons at Widemouth Bay in Bude, Cornwall
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Excellent activities in natural environments
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Coasteering experience through huge Cornish sea caves tented accommodation
Freewave Surf Academy is a surf school with over 15 years experience in taking small groups, families and individuals on surfing lessons and aquatic adventures in and around Widemouth Bay in Bude, Cornwall. Our small surf school is made up of a team of local instructors who are all excellent watermen and ladies. Each of the instructors has extensive knowledge of the activities that they deliver. You will receive excellent help and advice on your Surfing, SUP or Coasteering technique as well as some inside knowledge of the best places to check out during your holiday in Bude, Cornwall. They are a highly motivated bunch who love to meet new people and be around the water.
Cornwall is a pretty rad place with Widemouth Bay and Bude being no exception. The stunning coast and tranquil waterways provide us with the perfect venue for us to take you on an experience.
Activities
Cornwall is a pretty rad place with Widemouth Bay and Bude being no exception. The stunning coast and tranquil waterways provide us with the perfect venue for us to take you on an experience.
Sample programme
Monday
Arrive - Snack - Welcome briefing - Erect tents - Familiarisation walk - Dinner at Crooklets Beach Cafe - Rock-pooling and beach visit
Tuesday
Morning Run - Breakfast - Coastal path walk - Lunch - Surfing at Widemouth Bay - Dinner at Crooklets Beach Cafe - Campfire & games
Wednesday
Morning Swim - Breakfast - Paddle boarding on Bude Canal - Lunch - Bodyboarding at Summerleaze Beach - Dinner at Crooklets Beach Cafe - Beach Games
Thursday
Morning run or swim - Breakfast - Journey to Tintagel - Coasteering - Lunch - Visit Boscastle Harbour - BBQ Dinner - Swimming in Bude Seapool
Friday
Breakfast - Pack up - Visit Bude town - Depart
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
SUP is a great way to explore Bude’s historic waterways, get in touch with nature while learning a new skill and a great way try out this fantastic and fast growing sport. The large surfboard style paddle board creates a stable platform for you to stand on. The extra long canoe style paddle makes it easy for you to motor around in just a few minutes. Stand up paddle boarding is less challenging than surfing which makes it an even more accessible for all of your group.
Get kitted up with a suitably sized inflatable paddle board and extendable paddle. Listen carefully to the instruction and you may not get wet… However, you can get fitted with a wetsuit just incase! When you are on the water you will learn to how manoeuvre the board on your knees before getting up on your feet and explore the waterways looking like a pro.
Coasteering in Bude, Cornwall is an amazing, exhilarating and action packed water experience!
Our team of qualified and experienced coasteering instructors will guide you along the intertidal zone of our stunning coastline near Bude, Cornwall. As part of your coasteering experience, swim through huge Cornish sea caves, explore wildlife-rich rock pools, visit some of Bude’s hidden and inaccessible beaches and take the leap of faith from one of our fantastic cliff jumping spots!
Coasteering sessions are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of everyone in your group. All coasteering safety equipment is provided, however you will need to bring old trainers that you are happy to get wet. You must be able to swim 50 meters unaided to take part in coasteering.
Start your coasteering experience by meeting your coasteering guide at Bossiney Bay near Bude, Cornwall. Then it’s time to get kitted out with a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet (remember those old trainers that you are happy to get wet!). It is important you listen to the coasteering safety briefing from the Lead Coasteering Guide. They will inform you of what to expect from your coasteering experience with us. Find out the ‘do’s’ and ‘do not’s’ before venturing down to the beautiful Cornish sea and start exploring Bude’s beautiful coastline as part of your amazing coasteering experience!
Alternative local accommodation is available upon request.
What Makes This Trip Special?
Magnificent location
Widemouth Beach is a very popular for surfing. This is due to the the convenient position of beach carparks, the large beach area and (of course) the waves that break there.
Activities in natural environments
Pretty much all of the activities on offer here make full use of the natural environments. Surfing, coasteering, paddle boarding - great selection of water activities!
Water sports
We know that pupils really enjoy a trip that includes water sports and here you'll get to experience the thrill of riding your first wave.
Location, Location, Location
Widemouth Bay sits 2.5 miles to the south of Bude town. The large bay is made up of two main beaches both with their own carpark, cafe and toilet facilities. Black Rock Beach sits at the south end of Widemouth Bay and Trelawny Beach to the North. The name Trelawny has all but faded away and Trelawny Beach is now more commonly referred to as Widemouth Beach. Both beaches can be accessed by one another across the sand unless there is a spring high tide where the beaches are cut off from one another.