Stage Distance: 9 miles (Total Distance: 134 miles)
Leaving Bude and crossing the canal lock, the path climbs to Compass Point with views back to Bude Haven. It then follows the cliff-top and the road over Efford Down, past Higher and Lower Longbeak and on to Widemouth Sand with Black Rock clearly visible on the beach at low tide. The path then detours inland to avoid crumbling cliffs at Wanson Mouth and follows the coast road uphill. On leaving the road near Bradwell Point it continues steeply down to picturesque Millook Haven (a sheltered spot for a sandwich) before climbing steeply again onto Millook Common.
After a short time, Dizzard Wood comes into view, with its ancient stunted oaks clinging to the side of the cliff and its nationally important lichens before the path drops and rises just south of Chipman Point before passing above Cleave Strand and out to Castle Point.
After passing through Aller Shoot the path climbs onto Pencannow and out to Pencannow Point where Crackginton Haven can be seen clearly below. The path descends gently and joins the beach opposite the car park.
Logistics: Park in Crackington Haven and 595 bus to Bude.
GPS Track: 17 - Bude to Crackginton Haven (20111105).kmz
Images: 17 - Bude to Cra kington Haven
