15/07/2012

  Bude is a small town of just over 9,000 people on the North Cornwall coast, close to the border with Devon, it has long been a holiday resort but was once busy little port with a canal running inland.

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At Bude the River Neet (or Strat) runs along the edge of town then by the beach.

Another of the river nearing the beach and the sea.  In the background is the Castle Hotel to the left hidden from view a large and convenient car park.

Looking the other way the river meets the sea lock for the canal beside the expanse of Summerleaze beach.

Turning slightly you can see more of the beach, not sure how far in the tide comes but here there was plenty of room for allcomers!

Looking back inland you can see the river, Castle Hotel and people walking on the canal towpath.

This little bridge crosses the river right by the lock into the canal.

The sea lock at the end of the Bude Canal, I don't think you could get very large vessels in as the entrance looks well silted with sand from the joining river.

A wider view showing how river, canal and beach blend together here.

Boats left high and dry by the tide with the Atlantic rollers in the background.

Looking across Summerleaze Beach towards Crooklets Beach.

The view up the canal towpath, a pleasant stroll into town.

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