Fabulous Coombe Valley

Beautiful valley walks with stream, leading to the stream fed ‘duck pool’ at the entrance to beach. A pleasant walk (under 2 miles) down the country lane to duckpool beach; passing thatch cottages, a quaint tiny ford (with pedestrian bridge) and finishing at duckpool beach.  Or drive instead; free parking and usually plenty of room.  The more adventurous may wish to walk the coastal footpath and beach to Bude.  Or stay & enjoy the spectacular scenery, scrambling up the cliff downs , or enjoy the pleasure of Duckpool Beach itself. The beach is good for surfing.  Children seem to enjoy scrambling up the downs.

History of Coombe Valley
In roman times boats used to pull up on the beach-it was a port associated with the tin trade. The name ‘Duckpool’ either refers to the stream fed pool being a sanctuary for ducks or more possibly derives from its use by the Baptist church for baptism ceremonies where the person, often an adult, would be fully immersed under the water.
 

Duckpool beach	A view from beach, along the valley	Lane down to beach (tiny ford & footbridge)

Lane down to beach	Children scrambling up cliff path

The 'Duckpool' at entrance to beach	Duckpool large beach at low tide

 

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