Sandy Mouth
Sandy Mouth beach, sometimes written Sandymouth, lies on the North Cornwall coast about three miles north of Bude. A rocky west facing beach of large pebbles and some sand only uncovered at low tide, it is backed by high cliffs, the beach all but disappearing as the tide rises.
Located roughly mid way between Northcott Mouth in the south and Duckpool in the north, there is a reasonably sized car park behind the beach and a cafe/shop that is open in high season only.
Despite its relatively remote location Sandy Mouth is quite popular with experienced surfers. Swimming is not really advised due to the strong offshore currents that operate here.
Safety equipment and emergency telephone are located at the back of the beach and RNLI Lifeguards patrol the beach from mid-May until October 1st.
Geologists may find the banding of the rock strata here of some interest.
Facilities
✔ Flora and Fauna
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✔ Dogs permitted
✔ Lifeguard in summer
✔ Parking
✔ Rescue equipment
✔ Good Surfing
✔ Telephone
✔ Toilets
OS Explorer Map 126: Clovelly & Hartland
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Local area
Local Accommodation
Cottages
There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Bude, Stratton, Crackington Haven and Boscastle.
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Bude, Launceston, Wadebridge and Callington.
Nearby Attractions
There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:
Bude
Boscastle
Davidstow
Davidstow Airfield - Cornwall at War Museum
Tintagel