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Porth Beach – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porth

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Porth Beach – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porth

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4.5

(17)

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Porth Beach – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porth

06:16

22.3km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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157 m

Porth Beach

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Great beach for rockpooling dog walking bouldering or having a stroll

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1.01 km

Porth Island Footbridge

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Great place for rockpooling below

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1.75 km

Whipsiderry Beach

Beach

6.18 km

Beacon Cove

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Beautiful view of Beacon Cove

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8.57 km

View of Mawgan Porth and St Columb Canal Remains

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The Mawgan Port End of the abortive St Columb canal project of 1773 to take sea sand inland for use as fertiliser. The remains can be seen as a shallow depression along the cliff top overlooking by Mawgan Porth

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8.69 km

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

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Mawgan Porth is a much quieter alternative to the very busy Newquay. With gorgeous sand and stunning clifftops, its a surprise that it doesn't get more crowded when it's only …

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9.32 km

Trerathick

Beach

10.2 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.5 km

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

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Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps comprise an iconic stretch of coastline synonymous with shipwrecks and smugglers. The granite rocks that are dotted across the beach are stepping stones for the Giant …

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10.7 km

View of Bedruthan Steps

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A breathtaking rocky coast. A narrow staircase leads to the extensive sandy beach at low tide. Swimming is prohibited due to strong currents. A paid parking and campsite is available …

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

8.22 km

1.41 km

627 m

274 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

7.46 km

1.88 km

1.24 km

868 m

270 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

16°C

27 %

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Porth Beach – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porth

Porth Beach

Porth Island Footbridge

Beacon Cove

View of Mawgan Porth and St Columb Canal Remains

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

Coastal Path to the Beach

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

View of Bedruthan Steps

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