Bude topographic map

Name: Bude topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Bude, Cornwall, England, EX23 8LD, United Kingdom (50.78853 -4.58694 50.86853 -4.50694)

Average elevation: 39 m

Minimum elevation: 0 m

Maximum elevation: 181 m

Its earlier importance was as a harbour, and then a source of sea sand useful for improving the inland soil. This was transported on the Bude Canal. The Victorians favoured it as a seaside resort. With new rail links, it became a popular seaside destination in the 20th century. Bradshaw's Guide of 1866, Section 2, described Bude as: "a small port and picturesque village in the north-eastern extremity of Cornwall". It described the town as having the dignity of a fashionable marine resort with excellent facilities for bathers. The harbour bed consists of fine bright yellow sand consisting of small shells. "The sea view is of a striking, bold and sublime description – the rocks rising on every side to lofty broken elevations". It also describes Bude as a romantic retreat.

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