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View of Bedruthan Steps – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Mawgan Porth

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View of Bedruthan Steps – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Mawgan Porth

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View of Bedruthan Steps – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Mawgan Porth

02:37

8.85km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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893 m

Dunes

Beach

1.49 km

View of Mawgan Porth and St Columb Canal Remains

Highlight • Beach

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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2.17 km

Trerathick

Beach

3.27 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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3.44 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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3.49 km

Bedruthan Steps

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to legend, the huge granite rocks are stepping stones for the giant called Bedruthan. It is best to run here at low tide so that you can also drop …

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4.72 km

Pentire Steps Beach

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Next to the very well known Bedruthan Steps you will find Pentire Steps. Between the two sandy coves is Diggory Island, take a careful look at it as it has …

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5.36 km

View of the Bedruthan Steps

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Bedruthan steps is a wonderfully scenic stretch of rocky coastline and sandy beach. The cliff top views from the South west Coast Path are great. Some of the beaches …

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6.20 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.75 km

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

1.51 km

342 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

3.11 km

936 m

558 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

20°C

18°C

29 %

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Wanderung bei den Bedruthan Steps

Absolutely worth seeing. For safety reasons, you can't go to the beach, but that's OK. The view from the top is absolutely fantastic. A stop at the Carnewas Tea Room is recommended. Delicious! 😋

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View of Bedruthan Steps – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Mawgan Porth

View of Mawgan Porth and St Columb Canal Remains

View of Bedruthan Steps

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Bedruthan Steps

Pentire Steps Beach

View of the Bedruthan Steps

Coastal Path to the Beach

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

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