Coasteering at Bossiney Bay, Bude

Coasteering
Bude

Coasteering is an amazing and action packed activity. Perfect for families, couples and groups looking to enjoy a unique experience.

Our team of qualified and experienced coasteering instructors will guide you along the intertidal zone of our stunning coastline near Bude, Cornwall. During our coasteering experiences you can expect to swim through huge sea caves, explore wildlife-rich rock pools, visit some of Bude’s hidden and inaccessible beaches and take the leap of faith from one of our fantastic cliff jumping spots!

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Kick off your adventure by meeting your experienced coasteering guide at Bossiney Bay, near Bude in Cornwall. Once you arrive, you’ll get fully kitted out with a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet—just don’t forget to bring an old pair of trainers you’re happy to get wet!

Before you head out, your guide will deliver a full safety briefing, explaining what to expect from your coasteering session and how to navigate the route safely. Then it’s time to make your way down to the stunning Cornish coastline and begin exploring the dramatic cliffs, coves and sea-filled playgrounds on an unforgettable coasteering experience.

Coasteering sessions are tailored to suit the needs and abilities of everyone in your group. All specialist safety equipment is provided; you simply need to bring suitable footwear. Participants must be over 10 years old and able to swim 50 metres unaided. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Family

Coasteering

An Unforgettable Coastal Adventure for the Whole Family!

Looking for an exciting family activity in Bude, Cornwall? Our family coasteering sessions are the perfect way to swap screens for sea spray and create unforgettable holiday memories together.

Explore the stunning Cornish coastline as a family with cliff jumps, sea swims, rock scrambles and guided coastal exploration. It’s a fun, confidence-boosting outdoor adventure that brings everyone together — and keeps the kids talking about it long after your Cornwall holiday ends.

Our experienced instructors ensure a safe, supportive environment, making this an ideal family adventure activity in Bude for mixed ages and abilities.

Family Coasteering Details

  • Minimum age: 10 years old

  • All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

  • Must be able to swim 50 meters unaided

Pricing

  • 1–8 people: £50 per person

  • 8+ people: £45 per person

Group
Coasteering

The Perfect Adventure Activity in Cornwall

Planning a group getaway in Cornwall? Whether it’s a big birthday, office day out, sports team trip or holiday with friends, a coasteering experience in Bude is the ultimate way to make your visit memorable.

Take on the Cornish coastline together with cliff jumps, sea swims, rocky scrambles and guided exploration. It’s high-energy, laughter-filled and designed to bring your group closer through shared adventure.

Our group coasteering sessions near Bude, Cornwall are suitable for mixed abilities, with professional instructors and all equipment provided.

Group Coasteering Details

  • Minimum age: 10 years old

  • All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

  • Must be able to swim 50 meters unaided

Pricing

  • 1–8 people: £50 per person

  • 8+ people: £45 per person

Stag & Hen Party
Coasteering

The Ultimate Cornwall Adventure Before the Big Day

Planning a stag party or hen party in Cornwall? Make it unforgettable with coasteering in Bude — the ultimate group adventure along the stunning Cornish coastline.

Packed with cliff jumps, sea swims, rocky scrambles and plenty of laughs, our stag and hen party coasteering sessions are the perfect way to kick off your celebration weekend. It’s high-energy, confidence-boosting and guaranteed to create stories you’ll still be telling on the wedding day.

Whether you’re organising a wild Cornwall stag do or a fun-filled hen weekend in Bude, this is the ideal daytime activity before your big night out.

Stag & Hen Party Coasteering Details

  • Minimum age: 10 years old (you never know!)

  • All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

  • Must be able to swim 50 meters unaided

Pricing

  • 1–8 people: £50 per person

  • 8+ people: £45 per person

We know organising a stag or hen party can be stressful — so we keep it simple:

  • Secure your booking with just a 10% deposit
  • Groups of 10+ — the Bride or Groom goes FREE

Hear from our Coasteering customers

Brilliant. Big jumps

We were a small group with some coasteering experience and were looking to challenge ourselves with big jumps. Joe and Oscar were our guides, and we weren’t disappointed. After safely ensuring our ability regarding safety, technique and on smaller jumps they took us through a route where we could choose our individual limits, all in the same area.

Matt B

Coasteering in Bossiney

We went coasteering at Bossiney Bay near Bude in Cornwall – the two guides were great and really made the trip, such an amazing morning swimming along the caves and rocks and jumping in to the water! We were also welcomed to the bay by a seal – not sure if that was included as part of the trip!

Julia E

Great Afternoon Coasteering

Coasteering with Freewave in a lovely little cove near tintagel. Instructors were both knowledgable and friendly. I would definitely use this company again.

Rob S

Fantastic Coasteering School

Booked my two teenage girls a surfing lesson and can’t recommend this place enough! We have booked lessons before but by far this was the best experience! Reuben was excellent and we have booked to go Coasteering later in the holiday now! 100% recommended

Stacy H

Coasteering Bude

Great time Coasteering with these guys. Very professional and great fun. Thoroughly recommended. See you again soon.

Chim897

Superb!

Excellent; wouldn’t hesitate to book again, thank you Marco and Joe. Coasteering rocks!! Both my boys were booked for surf lessons on two consecutive days in August having used Freewave in Cornwall last summer. The first day surfing with Marco was brilliant and the boys really enjoyed it. The following day the waves were too small so we were offered coasteering instead which was amazing.

Jonathan B

Awesome Experience

We had an awesome morning Coasteering with John and Joe today, great mix of caves bays and jumps. The guys were professional and fun and really made the whole experience one to remember. We had a very nervous member of our party who was made to feel at ease and before you knew it he was doing the big jumps! I can thoroughly recommend Freewave, thanks guys.

Mark C

Great holiday activity in the water

We used Freewave in Bude for a set of activities over our summer holiday – surfing lessons, paddleboarding, coasteering. They were excellent each time – friendly and helpful, and pitched at just the right level. Thoroughly recommended.

Mark A

Exceptional Exploration

We had a fantastic morning Coasteering with Joe & Aaron. What an amazing bay to explore; it looked totally tropical, and the weather was perfect. We had the best time. Thanks to the boys and freewave for the experience. So much fun and a bag full of memories.

JJ York

For more information about coasteering and choosing a safe provider, check out the

information on the National Coasteering Charter website.

Coasteering FAQ’s

To take part in our coasteering experiences you must be over 10 years of age and be able to swim 50 meters unaided. Any under 16’s years will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity.

To take part in our coasteering experience, we ask that all participants confirm that they are confident in the water and are able to swim 50 meters unaided. All participants will be required to wear a buoyancy aid (which we provide) throughout the activity.

Please arrive to 15 minutes before the start of your coasteering experience with a swimsuit, a towel, shoes that you are happy to get wet and any medication that you may need.

For ease of changing, it is advisable that you arrive already wearing your swimsuit underneath your clothes.

Coasteering is a well-established activity that when run by experienced guides is considered very safe. That said, like any adventure that takes place in an environment such as the sea, it isn’t completely risk-free. Conditions can change, which is why our experienced guides carefully assess the weather, swell, tides and sea state before and during every session. Activities and routes are then adapted to suit the group’s ability, ensuring the experience remains fun, exciting, and appropriately challenging while keeping safety as the top priority.

No, you do not have to take part in the jumps on our coasteering experiences. All of the elements (including jumps) along our coasteering route are completely optional and we can always find an alternative route for those that do not wish to jump. You will never pressured to do anything on our session that you are not comfortable with.

If we feel that the weather is not looking safe or suitable for your coasteering experience then we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. We will always try to rearrange the activity for an alternative time and day that works for both you and for us. If this is not possible then we fully refund you. For more information about cancellations please check out our terms and conditions page.

To take part in our Coasteering you must be over 10 years of age. Any under 16’s years will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity.

Yes, we can run a private coasteering  experience for you or your group. Please get in touch by using our Contact Form to make a request.

Yes, you can wear your own wetsuit (excluding wetsuits with short arms and/or legs) on your coasteering experience. Please bring it along when you first arrive and one of the Freewave team will check that it is a suitable for the conditions that day. Please do not forget to bring shoes that you are happy to get wet.

Coasteering activities take place at Bossiney Bay near Tintagel, PL34 0AY. Here is a link to a Google Map.

Please meet the Freewave Surf Academy team at Bossiney Bay car park which is located next to the old red telephone box. During the warmer months you can park in the grass carpark where there is cash donation.

Upon arrival please pop over and introduce yourself to a member of the Freewave Surf Academy team.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your activity start time.

Yes, you can wear glasses or better still prescription googles when coasteering. If you do decide to wear glasses then it is advised that you wear a retaining strap to help keep them secure. If your glasses fall off and sink during the activity then it may not be possible to retrieve them.

 

Did you read our Beginners Guide to Coasteering in Cornwall?

Looking something a little more mellow? Check out our Surfing Lessons at Widemouth Bay, Summerleaze or kick back with a bit of Stand Up Paddle Boarding