Crooklets, Bude

Description:Beach in north Cornwall situated in Bude. The small bay at Crooklets is due north of Summerleaze and adjoins it at low tide. The bay is formed by the rocks of Wrangle Point to the north and outcrops of rocks to the south.

Due to the small size of the beach it does tend to become quite congested in the summer. The coastal path around Crooklets provides marvelous views over to Efford Down, Millook and the Cornish north coast.

Amenities: Close to cafes and shops. HasCouncil car park and toilets (Disabled). Skate park in beach car park. Beach huts available for hire.

Dogs:Dogban in placefrom Easter Sunday to 30th September.

Surfing Info:Picks up a little more swell than Widemouth. Lefts and rights, which are steep from low to high tide. Also, left-hander from steps, "Barrel Rock".

Suitable for:Beginners through to experienced surfers.Dangers:Rocks and rips at certain stages of the tide. Crowded in the busy season.Tides:Surfable at all tides.Wind:E/SE offshore

Lifeguard service:Lifeguards onthis beach from21st May - 25th September 2011.

Beach ownership:Cornwall council.

Cleansing:Manually by Cornwall council beach ranger service.

You can viewbathing water quality results forCrookletson the Environment Agency website.