2-Hour Coasteering Adventure Near Bude
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2-Hour Coasteering Adventure Near Bude
By Freewave Surf Academy
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Our team of qualified and experienced instructors will guide you along the intertidal zone of our stunning coastline. Swim through huge sea caves, explore wildlife-rich rock pools, visit hidden and inaccessible beaches before taking the leap of faith from one of the many jump sites.
Our coasteering sessions run from a beautiful and unique venue in North Cornwall. The location offers a range of opportunities, explorations and experiences in a spectacular costal setting.
The sessions are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of each group with all safety equipment being provided. You must be over 10 years old and able to swim 50 meters unaided in order to take part.
All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Ages 10-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmets are provided for you
What's not included- You will need to bring some shoes that you are happy to get wet and some shorts to wear on the outside of your wetsuit.
- Start:
- Bossiney Campsite, Tintagel PL34 0AY, UKPlease meet at Bossiney Bay Carpark. During the warmer months the farmer may open a field in which to park in. Once parked, come and find us at the entrance to the carpark.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 379884P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
- You must be physically fit and able to move over uneven ground
- You must be able to swim 50 meters unaided
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 379884P1
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- NigeabroadF0 contributionsTeaching an old dog new tricksAs a 63 year old with hip mobility issues I was very cautious about trying the surf taster session. I enjoyed it so much that I came back for another session!!! Glyn was fantastic, supportive and suggested how to manage the Pop-Up with my restricted movement. By the end of lesson 1 I had managed to catch a wave and stand up. By the end of lesson 2 I was catching waves with ease, standing up and doing an elegant dismount. Thanks Glyn for making the lessons fun! Dfinate 5 stars.Written 11 October 2024
- lydiacP9129KM0 contributionsGreat surfing lessonLoved the lesson, Glynn the instructor was great very professional clearly very experienced. As a solo female, I felt very comfortable and confident throughout the lesson. The beach is also a beautiful location with a nice cafe on site, parking is easy enough and to top it off I managed to get stood up on the board so all in all a great lesson would definitely come back again :)Written 19 September 2024
- Nkbayley0 contributionsSurf lessonAbsolutely best lesson weven ever had Marko was brilliant at explaining everything. We even stood up never able to before.Written 16 September 2024
- Destination4709830 contributionsI got up!I must thank Robin for fitting me in after I only booked the surfing class the afternoon before. Also for Glynn the instructor for his experience and patience in getting me to be able to stand on the surfboard - even if it might have only been about 15 seconds my goal was achieved.Written 15 September 2024
- X723XXjims0 contributionsGreat fun for a couple hoursBig thankyou to Marco, he was great with me and my daughter. Lovely and relaxed session and he got the instructions across well. Would definitely recommend.Written 4 September 2024
- agG1924WT0 contributionsBrilliant lesson - well worth doing - wish we’d done it beforeLesson was brilliant! Monty was a great instructor - patient with the middle-aged un-co-ordinated members of our group and really encouraging throughout for everyone. Got us into the sea really quickly. Time shot by - everyone had a fantastic time!Written 3 September 2024
- D967SDemmar0 contributionsWhat a fab experience made better with great instructorsMarco was amazing with our Son, so patient and caring. Thank you for making his time surfing a great one. See you next year for the 4th year running 🏄♂️Written 2 September 2024
- C673KSmikeg0 contributionsGreat funGreat trip we were all standing with in the hour. Friendly staff. I’m a moaner and I can’t find a bad thing to say about this.Written 30 August 2024
- laz1580 contributionsSea, Sun, Surf..Super! 🤩Another superb 4 lessons booked June and August 2024. I had the most fun on these lessons from being out with children to people similar in age it doesn’t matter, the instructors are amazing! Big shout out to Alex, James, Glyn, Marco and Ned for all your patience with the newbie older surfer lady! And to Charlie for your awesome photos 🤩 The whole team are the just the best! Thanks again and shall see you again next year! 🏄♀️🤩Written 30 August 2024
- tomlJ568TM0 contributionsGreat introduction to surfingHad an awesome couple days of surf lessons with freewave. Marco did a great job teaching and giving feedback and always made sure the group was in the safest area of the beach. Great introduction and confidence builder to get out there and send it.Written 28 August 2024
- 481stephene0 contributionsGreat experience for the kids.My two kids (14 and 16) had a wonderful time learning to surf. The lead instructor (Marco) was great, and everything was well organised, from booking through to the lesson. Would go again. On the day, it was quite windy, so bear this in mind when booking (something I'd not considered.). The beach has coastguards on it, who were very good about shutting off just one section, rather than the whole beach, which allowed the class to continue. Charlie was also on the beach and has taken some excellent photos. Overall, very happy and would recommend.Written 27 August 2024
- S2657YN0 contributionsAmazing coasteering and surfing experiences!I organised multiple activities for the week-coasteering, surfing and we hired SUPs. We were a large group and Robin’s communication was excellent and the booking was very easy to make. The meeting place instructions were all crystal clear - we knew exactly where and when and Robin’s team were always there ready and waiting for us. Monty and Alfie were the coasteering and surfing instructors and did a fantastic job - everyone had a brilliant time coasteering at a fantastic location and the surfers had an amazing experience and were all able to stand on their boards. The SUPs were all ready and waiting for us when we arrived and were all put away for us on our return - all in all a great week of activities which worked perfectly for our large group. Thank you Robin and team!Written 24 August 2024
- liamwX7843AE0 contributionsFirst time surfing - great experience!James was a fantastic instructor, the group was small and personable and most importantly it was so much fun! Was able to stand up by the end. Learnt a lot and will certainly be doing it again! Thanks again James for a great time.Written 21 August 2024
- Alison H0 contributionsFun in the surf at BudeI was able to book a session the night before for my 12-year-old daughter and her friend. Due to the tides, there was a change to the start time which they called me about within minutes of making the booking. Joining instructions were clear and they were kitted out in wetsuits to keep them warm so they could enjoy the experience. The group seemed to be a very manageable size. The beach was beautiful, as you might expect it Bude and better than Bondi! They came out absolutely buzzing having had a great few hours in the sea. thank you to all the team and especially the instructor, it was one of the highlights of the holidayWritten 20 August 2024
- MarkandLoraine0 contributionsBrilliant tuition and great VFMAbsolutely fantastic paddle boarding session on the Bude canal with James, our instructor. We booked a lesson as we wanted to learn how to use the boards properly and it was excellent. Really good value for money and great instruction. We were quickly up on the boards and felt very safe. We will now hire boards through the same team to use going forwards as the boards were really good quality. Heartily recommend all round - brilliant and must do experience whilst you are in Bude.Written 20 August 2024
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Hannah C
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Thanks to James, Monty and Rory for a fun couple of hours scrambling across rocks, jumping off the rocks, swimming, cave exploring and learning about the sea and coastline. They catered to the needs of our group, very patient with those less brave and made it a fun and successful outing for us all. They are all very knowledgeable, which was interesting and gave us a sense of trust and being safe. A great experience. Highly recommend 👌
Written 24 July 2024
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Thank you for your recommending us. We are highly pleased to read your review. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
Written 7 August 2024
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Hannah D
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Took my family on the family coasteering including my 10 year old son. It was amazing!
I was apprehensive as I wasn’t sure how he would react. He was looked after so well by encouraging and patient instructors. They were very knowledgable and made me feel very safe especially with a younger member. We ended up doing some really high jumps and both kids asking to go again. I cannot rate them highly enough. We all came away buzzing. Give it a go, you will love it!
I was apprehensive as I wasn’t sure how he would react. He was looked after so well by encouraging and patient instructors. They were very knowledgable and made me feel very safe especially with a younger member. We ended up doing some really high jumps and both kids asking to go again. I cannot rate them highly enough. We all came away buzzing. Give it a go, you will love it!
Written 13 August 2024
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Andy S
3 contributions
This was a great choice. Robin was brilliant at communicating all the information we needed (and even recommended a great shop to buy pastries!). Thanks to Glyn and Sally for great guidance and looking after us all. Please make this your first choice if you are looking for a sea based experience.
Written 25 July 2024
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We are so pleased to hear that you felt your experience was 'Fantastic'. This makes me and the team feel so proud of the experiences that we deliver so thank you for taking the time to write a review :)
Written 7 August 2024
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Raju T
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Our family had an absolutely incredible time surfing and coasteering with Freewave surf academy! Our kids, aged 10 and 12, were completely blown away by the experience from start to finish. The instructors, Robin, Ned, and James, were fantastic with them, making it so much fun and building their confidence. We can't wait to go back for another adventure!
Even as a complete surfing novice, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The instructors were patient and supportive, and I felt completely at ease.Freewave surf academy is an amazing surf school, especially for families. Highly recommend.
Even as a complete surfing novice, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The instructors were patient and supportive, and I felt completely at ease.Freewave surf academy is an amazing surf school, especially for families. Highly recommend.
Written 9 August 2024
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Rich S
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We were very excited to go to the beautiful Cornish coast and experience coasteering. We booked online with Freewave Surf Academy . The booking system was easy to navigate and the instructions and advice sent through were really helpful and clear.
As parents of two children aged 10 and 12, we had a significant level of anxiety when booking a Coasteering experience as we had concerns the girls may be too anxious to fully enjoy this experience.
All our anxieties were dispelled when we first met Robin owner of the company Freewave Surf Academy.
Robin demonstrated his vast experienced with clear explanations, education around a range of Coasteering skills and gradually challenged us within and outside our comfort zones whilst fully incorporating us within the planning of each part of our adventure.
Our girls are desperate to go again and were raving about all they experienced from scrambling over rocks, cave exploration, jumping off the rocks into the sea, learning to use the waves to help enter and exit onto the rock face and the joy and respect of being in the sea.
As parents of two children aged 10 and 12, we had a significant level of anxiety when booking a Coasteering experience as we had concerns the girls may be too anxious to fully enjoy this experience.
All our anxieties were dispelled when we first met Robin owner of the company Freewave Surf Academy.
Robin demonstrated his vast experienced with clear explanations, education around a range of Coasteering skills and gradually challenged us within and outside our comfort zones whilst fully incorporating us within the planning of each part of our adventure.
Our girls are desperate to go again and were raving about all they experienced from scrambling over rocks, cave exploration, jumping off the rocks into the sea, learning to use the waves to help enter and exit onto the rock face and the joy and respect of being in the sea.
Written 26 August 2023
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Guide689631
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Had a great coasteering experience with Robin and Alex. We were a party of 8 including 5 teenagers 13-17. We all loved it an had a lot of fun jumping in, scrambling over the rocks, squeezing, exploring caves. We always felt safe and well looked after and the safety talk and top tips were great. Would highly recommend.
Written 31 July 2023
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audreypetunia
Cotswolds, England7 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Had a great time on our first ever coasteering experience - both of us 60 this year and up for an adventure! We would definitely do it again.
We felt very safe with our guides Glen and Monty who were always there to help if we needed them but happy to just let us get on with it if we were.
Guidance on safety and technique was given when it was needed rather than all t once, so it was easy to remember.
After a trip into a cave with the waves rushing in and out we scrambled over some rocks (practising what we'd learnt about how to fall into the sea) and through some tight spaces as well as jumping off into the sea. And then a lovely long swim back to shore and a stiff walk up the cliff meant we were tired and happy at the end.
Happy to recommend.
We felt very safe with our guides Glen and Monty who were always there to help if we needed them but happy to just let us get on with it if we were.
Guidance on safety and technique was given when it was needed rather than all t once, so it was easy to remember.
After a trip into a cave with the waves rushing in and out we scrambled over some rocks (practising what we'd learnt about how to fall into the sea) and through some tight spaces as well as jumping off into the sea. And then a lovely long swim back to shore and a stiff walk up the cliff meant we were tired and happy at the end.
Happy to recommend.
Written 24 June 2024
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Thank you for your review.
We are super glad that you choose us to host your experience. I will be sure to pass on your thanks to our instructor team :)
Written 22 July 2024
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Ruth
Bristol, UK6 contributions
We were given the coasteering experience as a gift . It was an amazing experience . Being on the older side , late 60 ‘s and early 70’s we were extremely well looked after by James, who made sure we enjoyed the experience whilst making sure we were totally safe
Written 3 July 2023
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What an amazing session we all had together. You are the coolest grandparents w have ever had coasteering with us :)
Written 5 July 2023
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Toni P
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Amazing experience to do with the family, one of the best things we’ve done together in Cornwall. Robin and Monty were great instructors super friendly and made you feel at ease whilst making you feel safe. Would highly recommend the area is lovely and spectacular views!
Written 6 August 2024
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These are such kind words about your experience with us. Thank you. We will be sure to let the team know about your review
Written 7 August 2024
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Kelly
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
We had such a great time Coasteering! All I have heard from the kids since is can we go again! I was a little nervous at first as I have never done it before, but the instructors were so friendly and reassuring and explained everything so well, we went in with no reservations. We were fully kitted out and briefed, with a small group and plenty of instructors so we had no safety concerns at all. We all had the best time jumping into the sea in the most beautiful places, even I did some jumps I never thought I’d do! If you are thinking about going, you must try it, it’s the most fun we have had in ages and these guys are the best! Thank you for such a great experience!
Written 4 January 2023
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Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you and the children had such good time. We look forward to seeing you again for more sea jumping fun :)
Written 12 April 2023
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