OS Grid Ref: SS 194 055 - Landranger:190 -
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Height ASL: 50 metres - CAA Limit:
Location: Overlooking Bude Breakwater & Summerleaze Beach from the South
Directions: A39 to Bude, then toward town centre. Signs to Widemouth Bay. When road crosses bridge over canal, turn right toward sea & park.
Parking: Pay/Display down by canal, both sides. NOTE - Don't obstruct small track to RNLI boathouse
Facilities: Restaurant, shops, library & toilets by canal. Good surfing in sea, or safe bathing in seawater pools.
Small swim pool at end of breakwater (St Thomas' Pit)
Accessibility: 10 minute uphill walk from canal, past RNLI, onto Efford Down
Flying Area: Clifftop - so BE CAREFUL - NO BUGGIES HERE !!! - or, if wind is due East or West, try on the breakwater
Comments: Pepperpot is an old lookout on edge of cliff above breakwater. Look out for sheep (they can panic).
Don't fly on the beach unless it's deserted!