Black Rock Beach
Black Rock Beach, Splatt, Cornwall PL15
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About Black Rock Beach
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Widemouth Bay
beachWidemouth Bay is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Splatt, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
0.7 km away
Bude Castle Heritage Centre
historicBude's eccentric 'castle' — actually a regency villa built on sand by the eccentric inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney — now houses a local heritage centre that is far more engaging than its modest exterior suggests. Gurney's story alone — he built one of the first steam-powered road vehicles, invented a new form of stage lighting, and installed the first central heating in the Houses of Parliament — is worth the visit.
6.6 km away
Crackington Haven Beach
beachHemmed in by some of the highest cliffs on the north Cornish coast — the strata tilted almost vertical by ancient geological forces — Crackington Haven is a beach of extraordinary drama. The surf is reliable, the cliff walks magnificent, and the hamlet at the head of the combe is among the most beautiful in Cornwall. The geological story visible in the cliffs is one of the most complex in Britain.
6.7 km away
Summerleaze Beach
beachSummerleaze Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Splatt, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
6.8 km away
Bude Sea Pool
leisureOne of only two tidal sea pools remaining on the north Cornish coast, Bude's great saltwater pool was built in the 1930s and remains one of the finest outdoor swimming experiences in Britain. Fed by Atlantic waves at high tide and warming gently through the day, it offers a swimming experience that combines the freshness of the ocean with the containment of a pool.
7.0 km away
Compass Point Bude
naturalCompass Point Bude is a worthwhile natural stop near Splatt, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
7.0 km away