Coastal erosion forces iconic landmark to be moved not once but twice! Nostalgic walk

In this week’s video we explore Bude, on the North coast of Cornwall near the Devon border.
We have three fascinating stories to share with you, all involve the sea! These involve a shipwreck tragedy which left a lasting impression on the town, a moving story of an iconic landmark, and the wonderful story of the signing ‘Mermaid’!
In this video we use a guide book to North Cornwall which was written in 1881, and we learn more of Bude’s past by visiting The Castle Bude, Café, Galleries and Heritage Centre
Our doggies joined us on this one! Here’s are some photos from our day, we hope you will enjoy watching. Sarah & Andrew
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[@stugill4513]

i love how sarah tells us what there doing then tells her hubby , so realistic

[@judybee]

Nothing like an eccentric vicar story to start the day! Hawker's Hut is worth a visit. Stunning scenery up there in Morwenstow & would love you to do a visit there with all his stories & the churchyard. So long since I went. Glad you didn't bump into the Nude Bude Dude along the way though! Such an entertaining walk & history. Love Bude. And so nice to see the doggies once again. x J x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Imagine the views if we had!!! 😂🤣😂 Sarah :)

[@kimtozer5517]

Interlocking blocks used on lighthouses gave them so much strength they could withstand the awful storms.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yes, I had heard about this but never thought I would be lucky enough to see it! Truly amazing! And to coin a phrase, they don’t build them like that anymore! Sarah :)

[@trudysimms1564]

Your little puppy is so funny, his little hair-do makes him look like Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees!! 😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

He’s so cute! The naughtiest puppy we have ever had! He enjoyed a trim recently and looks very handsome at the moment! Sarah :)

[@XXXSHARONOXXX]

Really enjoyed this.....Lovely couple and beautiful doggies....Thanks so much ❤❤❤❤

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You’re welcome! Sarah :)

[@XXXSHARONOXXX]

@@CornishWalkingTrails I am called Sharon 😂

[@JoannaLouise200]

Another brilliant video! Just love the 'sound-track' of the ocean at the beginning ~ never fails to lift the spirits. There's something very cleansing about the Cornish sea and its moods...it seems to wash away any stress :) Really enjoyed seeing doggies out and about with you again ~ they get so excited on the beach...I guess it's all the waves, the sounds, the breezes, the scents, and the expanse all that beach to dig around in! (has the same effect on me too!). The beautiful coastguard tower was modelled on the ancient Greek 'Temple of the Four Winds' in the Agora, Athens, which is still standing...an ancient Greek 'horologion' (early type of clock/weather station). The Georgians loved referencing classical Greek and Roman architecture.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

It’s fascinating seeing all of the pieces lying on the ground! Sarah :)

[@JoannaLouise200]

Like a 3-D jigsaw puzzle! Even though numbered, it's going to take a very talented (and patient!) stonemason to get the geometry right. It'll look so amazing when it's rebuilt ~ thanks for showcasing this wonderful structure :)@@CornishWalkingTrails

[@sarahhopkins577]

i could smell the sea! love it. especially since i used to have a small hand made soap business called the green mermaid! great story

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

So cool! Sarah :)

[@esthermorrissey1454]

Brilliant - We are still laughing at the punch line from the Mermaid story - Another History lesson with fun - I think that there is a huge Community spirit in Bude, which has instigated the move of the watch tower, well done. Nice to see the Falcon Hotel - we stayed there earlier in the year & really enjoyed it. The Shipwreck story was interesting too, 10/10 for the clever folk of Bude for putting all that wood to great use.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

True Cornish spirit to use the wood! Sarah :)

[@brianspicer8829]

This is what you do best guys, a fabulous informative and humorous video, love to see the doggies enjoying themselves on the beach too. Finished off with a lovely sunset view,,,,,Brian&Jane

[@acerone10]

Love you guys. Great video. The nude dude from Bude. The merman. The dogs running on the beach. The tower. Loved it all. Thanks

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Must go back to catch the nude Bude dude! Sarah :)

[@acerone10]

🤣🤣🤣@@CornishWalkingTrails

[@bobspeller2225]

This new presentation of your video's is great, very interesting and still has your humorous approach. Love it. cheers Bob

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@paulshilton5370]

So good to see you again after being I’ll since August, made my evening hearing and seeing Bude and Andrews brilliant jokes, must go there next year when back down in my favourite place of Cornwall . Thank you Sarah and Andrew

[@lynnoorman2144]

I love the way Sarah always finds the good stuff such as the rainbow. As well as the giggle that makes me smile. As for the jokes.....😂

[@gordonsimpson3235]

Good stuff, (as usual), Guys. Your research makes your video's so much more entertaining.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@sandrawoodall6545]

As always very interesting especially about the mermaid,❤ can’t wait for next one.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! 😊

[@marthaj5466]

Awww, that mermaid-vicar story was one of my favorites ever! Great video all around; so fun to finally get a feel for Bude, thank you!

[@cathydyer3774]

A real joy to watch. Thank you both x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

😀

[@tophatcat5921]

Hi great video and nice to see the doggies again take care and stay safe

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thanks 👍

[@ianprince1698]

had some enjoyable times around here with my family over many years

[@johnwhitehouse4100]

Love seeing your videos , we are retired now and have a Lodge on St Minver park so now we are using your out and about to plan our days out . Thank you for your channel , it really is getting us out and enjoying life

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Have fun! Sarah :)

[@hysterialane24]

The final story is an absolute banger! Thank you for sharing in such a gorgeous location. 😊

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

[@ravenwing8842]

Loved the stories, great video guys! Thank you! 👍👍👍

[@barleyarrish]

In Cornwall we have drowned Valleys and raised beaches that are many millenia old all reminders that change is natural and we observe for a very short time.

[@Georgeolddrones]

Brilliant thanks guys ,used to go to Cornwall when the kids were young every year in the 90s specially Hale and Penzance, love the place, but unfortunately due to ill health cannot get down there no more so your videos are just a ticket. Thanks again George in Stoke🤣👍🙏

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We like to take you around Cornwall through our videos. We have a couple of great videos on Hayle and Penzance you might enjoy! Sarah :)

[@nigelknight6688]

Great video again 👍Bude looks really nice 😊😁

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

It does! We need to explore some more! Sarah :)

[@Truth4U638]

Brought back many memories. I lived in the Look Out over the lock gates on the canal. Had a great 6 years as a working holiday in my 20"s Loads of other Legends. The Grenville Hotel The Headlands Disco T shirt shorts and flip flops dancing to Funky Town to classic Beach boys vibrations. Budgie smugglers and cider in the Triangle. Loads of hot blondes. In the days when I was a Babe magnet. Now a fridge magnet. Fav pubs, Surf Club Bencoolen and Carriers. Sat Headlands Disco Sun night off Tue, Penstowe Manor Wed Widemouth Manor Thur Delabole Disco Fri Widemouth Burnt myself out and left to Plymouth to join the RN. Wished I'd stayed with my little darlin Joanne Turner. I believe she's a nurse at Stratton now.😢 Anywhoo great pod Try Beach Hotel next time overlooking Summerleaze.

[@trudysimms1564]

That's hilarious, you were a babe magnet, now you're a fridge magnet! Most men over 45 I would have thought? Though alot reckoning they still are babe magnets!?...😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Great town! We will go back again next year! Sarah :)

[@paulholden4702]

Brilliant video as always. There is lovely walk along the coastal path from Bude to Sandymouth bay which is well worth doing.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thanks for the tip! We will get there one day! Sarah :)

[@joyhursey1480]

Great film , very interesting.I last went to Bude in the early 80s when the radio 1 road show was in town. Keep up your good work xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thanks, will do! Sarah :)

[@WH05GTH]

Very interesting history of Bude that I visited many times and never knew of the story of the ship wreck, thank you for a lovely walk around, you've inspired me to go next year

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

A lovely place, we will be back again sometime soon! Sarah :)

[@monikagebhardt4590]

... very interesting, thank you!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

[@sarahwright9565]

Thank you so much. I love your walks. We also collect old guide books and walk around towns with a copy of Pevsner.

[@PaddyStubbs70]

Hi Sarah and Andrew and thanks for sharing your latest visit to my adopted (17 years ago) hometown of Bude. Another excellent video detailing more of what the town has to offer. The Storm Tower is so iconic and synonymous with Bude that it features in a number of my drone videos on KZbin and three of them are dedicated specifically to it. Shame you didn't actually call in to the Bencoolen as the pub has excellent and dramatic murals of the ship under full sail in stormy seas and another of the tragic wreck (complete with detailed account) taking up large portions of two of the internal walls. Well worth a look, maybe next time. Congratulations on a thoroughly enjoyable series of explorations of this beautiful county.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

It was shut at the time of our visit! Maybe next time, sounds worth a look. Sarah :)

[@PaddyStubbs70]

Doh! Such a shame. In the meantime, thanks again to you both for doing a great job for Cornwall, Sarah. Met up with a friend I hadn't seen for a couple of weeks this morning and the first thing he asked me was if I'd seen your latest video on Bude.😁

[@calyherdman7339]

Really enjoyed this video and all the interesting things about Bude

[@cornwallparanormalresearch2378]

Awesome watch ⌚ 👌

[@delsmith568]

Another great video 😊 A mermaid singing “God save the King” ..😅

[@bernicebest]

Hello Sarah & Andrew, nice to see you out and about with your two lovely faithful friends, Interesting history lesson as always, had to smile at the story about the ‘Bude Nude Dude’ and ‘The Merman’ that was worth waiting for….like your delightful travels around Cornwall, congratulation on finding the elusive grave stone, brilliant edit I enjoyed it very much….next time Sarah put a couple of light weight packa-mac’s in your back pack….that’s a guarantee it won’t rain 🌧️ (sometimes) it’s poring down here in Derby’s 🥴 no sign of a rainbow 🌈 I’m afraid 😢 🤗👋

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We have completely escaped the ravages of Babet, beautiful autumn day, sunshine and not a breath of wind - probably not what you want to hear! Sarah :)

[@bernicebest]

@@CornishWalkingTrails so pleased you have escaped the wrath of Babet, but I must admit I’m rather envious of the glorious autumn day where you are….the rain is endless in Derby’s 🥴

[@stephnewman1357]

Places I went to on the Isle of Whight as a child in the 70's had gone when I went back in 2017 as my husband had nevsr been there. So coastal errosion is a real thing. Steps that went down to the beach had gone. Fallen along with the cliff edge. Scary stuff

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

It’s true! Sarah :)

[@tanni57]

Love your videos, been there over 10 times, the very first time 2001

[@SpanishEclectic]

Your beautifully filmed footage of the Cornish coastline is always a great way to start my Saturday, large cup of tea in hand. Interesting to see a figurehead that's not a woman. The first photo of the Bencoolen wreckage looked a bit odd, until you said that the cargo was telegraph poles. I think people should look to the past for recycling and reuse of old materials. It's been going on forever, as far back as the pyramids and Greek temples. Coastal erosion is definitely a thing; here in CA, many a multi-million dollar house is in danger of falling off a cliff into the Pacific. Love your mermaid stories!! I'd love to hear more about this prankster of a vicar, lol. I may have mentioned it before when you visited a church with a mermaid story, but there is an interesting novel by Sue Monk Kidd, called The Mermaid's Chair. I think you'd like it, Sarah! Fish & chips looks great, though I'd pass on the mushy peas. I am, after all, only 1/4 English! :D

[@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR]

we live in just outside bude it a fabulous place

[@Dstew57A]

Brilliant.😊

[@lynnestait8011]

I thoroughly enjoyed that as its almost a replica of our few days there in the Summer, it is a lovely Church. We found your channel via Wendell, and I've been looking at your videos & reliving our trip this year - Fowey, Pentewan, Marazion, Newquay & Bude - we also have 2 dogs so its doing a lot of walking as so many places dont allow dogs and thats when you discover little gems like the Churches and local history - if you ever go to Pentewan & follow the coastpath north there is a tiny little church up on the clifftop with a photographic display of the local history - we even had a dip in the Bude pool this year, about 25 years since our last dip there - great videos both :-)

[@scottgordon1781]

Was our holiday place from 62 /72 ,many tales lifesaving was an institution back then

[@sharronlobb6445]

Lovely historical tour of Bude. Hope the storm tower won't loose too much height with being moved. Andrew, please go and catch crabs instead of telling jokes😂😂no, I loved the chuckles😂 remember, whilst in Cornwall always carry a coat. The fish and chips looked delicious and obviously the place was dog friendly 👍😊happy travels till next time xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Luckily it was a warm day so the rain was not too much of a problem to us, more a problem for the cameras! Sarah :)

[@davidjenkins1003]

On your way back from Bude you could have visited the Cornwall at War Museum at Davidstow. You would like it. Just £7.00 to enter, a different kind of museum and worth every penny.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Supposedly haunted! Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

Lovely video 😊❤ Great to see all these things I didn't have time to explore myself when I was there in 2017 😊 And I loved the hilarious story about the mermaid. It this the same Hawker who built the Hawker's Hut in Morwenstow? I have heard he was really a character, sitting in his driftwood hut writing poems and enjoying his opium and the marvellous views 😄 Thank you ❤ Torunn.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

The very same! Fascinating life story! Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

@@CornishWalkingTrails 👍😁

[@RosemullionView]

Suggestions for future in depths: Lelant Mine on a steam operating day; Kurt Jackson Gallery St Just; The quiet garden and labyrinth at Tremorran , Truthwelll no St Just. A day out to Samson on Isles of Scilly. Best wishes…

[@suroyal9394]

Fantastic video, you’ve persuaded my husband to re-visit Bude. Last time it rained and put him off 😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh no! 😂🤣😂 Sarah! It rained on us too! Sarah :)

[@suroyal9394]

Nothing seems to put you two off though 👏🏼☺@@CornishWalkingTrails

[@suzannamatthews1619]

Another great video. Will see if dog trial at the Castle is still going in November when we are down that way. Was the cross on the beach the site of the Bencollen wreck? We walked over the beach from Sandymouth last year into Bude and cane across the a wreck on the beach covered in coral - it was a very low tide but well worth the wet feet

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

The cross is the half tide marker for the fishermen to know if they can navigate the channel to the canal, commonly mistaken for a grave marker! Sarah :)

[@terrilowe3530]

It’s so great that they are rebuilding the tower using the same stones. Artisans!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Stunning! I want to go back when it’s done, Sarah :)

[@griswald7156]

I like to admire the view from the Wroes coffee shop..

[@sharonboult4042]

You remind me of annika rice ,treasure hunt ❤ Sarah

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Gosh! Yes! It felt like a treasure hunt! Sarah :)

[@melindacheeatow3324]

Another fabulous video. love the three stories, so interesting. The scenery is beautiful and I love the way you combine history , books, and stories to your walks. ♥️👏🙏👍♥️

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

❤️ Sarah :)

[@sandrakent8049]

Lovely to watch your videos of Cornwall visited before we had kids over 40 years ago and when they were older. Despite being in our middle 60s hubby won't travel that far any more so it's really nice seeing places we have and haven't visited. Love the banter between you pair. Keep it up x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You are more than welcome to join us as we travel around in our own little way. Sarah :)

[@stevestone1171]

Thank you for another great vlog.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Our pleasure! Sarah :)

[@proraynibler780]

I’d love you to visit Looe. We go every year but I’m sure you can find more interesting stuff for us to read about x

[@TheWalnut47]

Great visit and storytelling again, Sarah and Andrew. It's interesting that the gravestone at the Church of St Michael and All Angels of the seamen from the Bencoolen tragedy was placed at a right-angle to all the other headstones. Usually, graves face to the east to greet the rising sun - in both Christian and pagan traditions. I wonder if it was moved so that it stands out a bit more? Just a thought. Greetings from Bodmin Moor - the remote bit!

[@MrPhil1503]

Great video as always, Bude looks nice to visit. Of course coastal erosion is a normal process that has been happening throughout history, long before human civilisation. Look at the story of Dunwich on the Suffolk coast, which was lost to erosion in the 13th Century. But it is true that modern sea level rises and coastal defences are increasing the rate of erosion in places.

[@deanmc178]

ive been to alot of the places you have been to ,, but i do enjoy what you show here , keep it up guys xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hopefully we show you something you never knew! Sarah :)

[@colinbaker3415]

A Dude ! Nude !! in Bude !!! How Rude!!!! Excellent as always😄

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

😂🤣😂 Sarah :)

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I really found your historic video so fascinating this week. I loved hearing the stories but twinched with a hint of sadness about the unfortunate souls of the ship wreck. I think tlthe vigar who brought a mermaid to live gave people a touch of magic in their lives. You never know their could be real mermaids around.

[@bookprincess612]

Love and enjoy all about and around your videos ! This one was again so interesting ..... I would like to hear a bit more about the myths of Cornwall and maybe it's spooky side and lost places.....

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@clivemacken552]

We will be down there Saturday for a week to see daughter etc

[@cynthiastogden7000]

I walk my dogs in the grounds of Trelawne Manor near Looe. Allegedly dates from about 1450. The grounds are home to a holidat park!! A beautiful looking house though.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh wow! Sounds amazing! Sarah :)

[@glencurtis6496]

I'm surprised that you didn't notice , one particular grave stone in the church yard

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Ah! Well we did but it’s very rude at first sight!! He! He! Sarah :)

[@brianwillson9567]

Bude, the end of the ‘Withered arm’. Pity you can’t get to bude that way now.

[@MsPossums]

Please could you go to Pedn Vounder beach showing what the access is like? Thank you 😊

[@griswald7156]

Have you seen the pictures when the strand fills up ?

[@cebusapella9125]

The nude Bude dude ain't no prude, Dude!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

😂🙂😂 Brilliant! Sarah :)

[@sallydingle321]

👌💖💖💖🐾🙏🧜‍♂️😜👏

[@TheFowey]

I never new Bude had a canal do you know which one it is guys

[@powell272167]

Actually his full title should have been the Rude Bude Nude Dude ! Try saying that after a couple of pints Andrew!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

😂🤣😂

[@griswald7156]

Couldnt they shout pilchards from the pepper pot?… 24 died on the Bencoolen? Or was it 14 or was it 13 ?

[@terrylewis1868]

What's that beach called Sarah .

[@kernowarty]

14.50.....Laurance what?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

😂🙂🤣 yes!!! I noticed that on the day - really??? most unfortunate name! Sarah :)

[@griswald7156]

Nothing about the rangers in 1943

[@dhughes6710]

If thier was coastal erosion 140 years ago and they had to move the tower. You can't really say its climate change.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Exactly! I think it undermines that link too! Sarah :)