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Hawker's Hut

Hawker's Hut, Morwenstow, Bude EX23 9SR

Open daily

free

About Hawker's Hut

A tiny hut on the cliffside near Bude, built by the eccentric poet and vicar Robert Stephen Hawker from shipwreck timbers. It is the smallest National Trust property and offers spectacular views.
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Location

Nearby Attractions

Duckpool

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Duckpool is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Tremaine, 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.

3.4 km away

Sandymouth Bay

beach

Sandymouth 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.

6.2 km away

Crooklets Beach

beach

Crooklets 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.

7.9 km away

Compass Point Bude

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Compass 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.

8.1 km away

Bude Sea Pool

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One 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.

8.2 km away

Summerleaze Beach

beach

Summerleaze 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.

8.3 km away

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