Watersports
There is a wide range of watersports available locally. Surfing lessons can be booked at most of the local beaches – take a look at the suggestions on the Visit Bude website. Kayaking and coasteering are also available. Pedalos and rowing boats are available to hire on the calmer waters of the Bude canal www.budeboathire.co.uk. Please ask if you would like any more suggestions.
Walking
From Marhamchurch you can walk over the fields to Widemouth Bay or along the canal into Bude. For keen walkers, enjoy some spectacular scenery and great coastal views from the south west coastal path http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/ . There is a good selection of circular walks in Cornwall at http://www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk/, where you can download mobile walk apps.
Good walks for families with younger children include the canal walk into Bude and a National Trust walk around Morwenstow http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356403784588/, perhaps ending with a cream tea in the Old Rectory Tea Rooms http://www.rectory-tearooms.co.uk/. The spectacular waterfall at St Nectans Glen is worth a visit – it is a pretty and mostly flat walk along the river. http://www.st-nectansglen.co.uk/. It is worth paying in the café at the end to see the waterfall – take wellies or there are some available to borrow so you can wade out into the stream.
Cycling
Bike hire is available from Bude Bike Hire who will deliver bikes to your cottage. http://budebikehire.co.uk/ We have limited indoor storage space for bikes. You can also hire bikes in Wadebridge and cycle along the Camel Valley trail http://www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk/. Route suggestions can be found on both of the websites above and also at https://www.chycor.co.uk/holidays/cycling-in-cornwall/bude-holsworthy/bude-holsworthy.htm
Pony trekking
The nearest riding stables are at Broomhill Manor cottages in Bude. For information or to book call Jo on 07886 434740. In the school holidays it is a good idea to book in advance.
Golf
Visitors are welcome at Bude Golf Club. See http://www.budegolf.co.uk/ for details or contact them on 01288 352006 or info@budegolf.co.uk
