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Sandymouth
A popular but unspoilt beach of pebbles and sand backed by incredible twisted cliffs.
near Bude, Cornwall
Important notice
After recent high tides and big swells there is currently a large drop between the beach steps and the beach. Please take care if trying to access the beach.
Opening times for 12 July 2025
Asset Opening time Countryside Dawn - Dusk Toilets open April to October. Please check for Sandymouth Café opening.
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- Café
Sandymouth Café (tenant run) is the perfect place to enjoy a drink, bite to eat or ice cream. Serving food throughout the day.
Café - more information- Car park
Open dawn until dusk. No overnight camping or parking.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs welcome under control, particularly around livestock and cliff edges
- Lifeguard
Seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover
Lifeguard - more information- Toilet
Uneven ground/steps to the beach. Blue Badge parking and accessible toilet. Level but uneven surface to café/toilet. Poor phone signal.
- Accessible toilet
- Designated parking
- Level access to food outlet
Mostly level access, with natural surfaces, from the lower car park to the café
- Steps/uneven terrain
Coastal and inland paths which may be uneven in places, and with kissing gates
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- By road
From A30 east take exit signed Okehampton onto A386. Then join A3072 all the way to Bude. Follow local signs to Stibb.
Sat Nav: Use EX23 9HW
- On foot
The South West Coast Path runs along the cliffs at Sandymouth, north of Bude.
- By train
Bodmin Parkway, 32 miles (52km) from Bude, then Western Greyhound bus 530 to Morwenstow
Planning your visit
Sandymouth Café
Sandymouth Café (not National Trust) serves a range of food, snacks, cakes and drinks throughout the day. Here is a link to their Facebook page where you can find their opening times and menu.
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Visiting Sandymouth with your dog
Under-control dogs are welcome at Sandymouth. Find out more about planning a visit here with your four-legged friend, including details of the Canine Code. Sandymouth is a two pawprint rated place.
Highlights
Beach
A tidal beach. Pebbles and rocks lining the top, with sand becoming visible at low tide.
Coast
Cliffs of twisted rock formed 300 million years ago, with coastal paths linking to Duckpool and Northcott Mouth.
Sandymouth Café (not National Trust)
Views overlooking the beach and serving breakfast, hot and cold lunches, cream teas and ice cream.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Sandymouth
Sandymouth is a popular and unspoilt beach but can be very tidal. Find out how not to get caught out by the tides and also discover what’s on offer for you to do during your visit.
Eating at Sandymouth
After your walk along the beach or coast path, pay a visit to Sandymouth Café (not National Trust) for a hot drink or bite to eat while enjoying the views of North Cornwall.
Top trails
Trail
Sandymouth to Duckpool coastal walk
A walk from Sandymouth to Duckpool along the South West Coast Path taking in sweeping coastal views. This walk can start from Sandymouth or Duckpool.
Upcoming events
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About Sandymouth
Sandymouth sits along a stretch of coast between Bude and Morwenstow, one of Cornwall's wild and dramatic corners with a character all of its own.
With a dramatic backdrop of sheer cliffs dating back millions of years, and a pebble ridge at the top of the beach with sand exposed as the tide recedes, Sandymouth is popular amongst surfers and rock-poolers alike.
Whether you're looking for a short stroll or a more challenging walk there are many exhilarating coastal walks to enjoy. The South West Coast Path offers walkers cliff top views stretching for miles, past Bude and beyond Tintagel.
Learn more about the intriguing history of the Grenville family, owners of a fine mansion that stood for 60 years at Stowe Barton, just a few miles from Sandymouth.
You’ll find coastal grasslands, as well as flowers such as thrift and sea campion. There are rock pools aplenty along this stretch of coast with colourful creatures to spot, and not forgetting the chance of catching sight of a dolphin or basking shark out to sea, or a peregrine falcon or buzzard overhead.
Our work
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Our work at Sandymouth
Discover how the rangers look after Sandymouth for wildlife and visitors.
Project
Project
Cornish coastal meadows project
We are working to create 250 hectares of new species rich grassland at National Trust sites across Cornwall. The project, due to be completed by 2026, will help us rise to the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.
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South West Coast Path: creating a year-round economic asset in Cornwall
Thanks to funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, improvements have been made at Sandymouth to help make the South West Coast Path a year-round experience. Find out about other nearby places that have benefitted.
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Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Sandymouth.