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Bude Canal loop to Bude Marsh & Pethericks Mill Marsh

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Bude Canal loop to Bude Marsh & Pethericks Mill Marsh

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Bude Canal loop to Bude Marsh & Pethericks Mill Marsh

01:32

6.04km

20m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike along the Bude Canal loop to Bude Marsh & Pethericks Mill Marsh, a route that spans 3.8 miles (6.0 km) with a minimal elevation gain of 64 feet (20 metres), typically taking about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. You will enjoy tranquil views…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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472 m

The Old Laundry

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Laundry gives a glimpse into the canal's industrial past. Now self-catering holiday accommodation it was originally a saw mill, used to produce timber for the canal boats.

As …

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1.60 km

Bude Canal

Highlight • Structure

Bude Canal was dug to provide a means to transport sand from the sea inland. The sand is rich in lime and made a great fertiliser for the acidic farmland …

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5.08 km

Pethericks Mill Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pethericks Mill Marsh is a designated Local Nature Reserve. For birding, winter is the ideal time to visit but it is beautiful all year round.

You'll find the best viewing spots to the south and east side of the marsh.

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5.45 km

Bude Marshes Bird Hide

Highlight • Natural

Bude Marshes is a local nature reserve. A very slight detour off the canal towpath leads you to a bird hide. Here you can watch over the reedbed and wet …

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6.04 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

451 m

188 m

183 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.31 km

193 m

191 m

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Saturday 23 May

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Bude Canal loop to Bude Marsh & Pethericks Mill Marsh

The Old Laundry

Bude Canal

Pethericks Mill Marsh

Bude Marshes Bird Hide

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