In Cornwall’s northernmost reaches, Bude is about as far from civilisation as it gets. It’s equidistant from Truro and Exeter and barely ten miles from Devon – it even has an EX postcode, which is close to heresy in these parts. The Tamar rises eight miles inland, making this the single strip of land attaching the Duchy to England.
The train station closed in 1966 thanks to Dr Beeching, meaning you have to make a real effort to come to Bude. This could be considered a good thing, in that it means everyone you meet actually wants to be in Bude. And who can blame them?
With its stunning beaches, independent shops, colourful characters and fascinating history, this delightfully quirky town dances to its own tune, a breath of fresh Atlantic air. If the Beach Boys had been surfing here, would we
