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View of the Bedruthan Steps – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

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View of the Bedruthan Steps – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

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View of the Bedruthan Steps – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

01:22

4.82km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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626 m

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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1.28 km

View of the Bedruthan Steps

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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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1.79 km

Bedruthan Steps

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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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1.84 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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2.00 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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2.18 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

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2.59 km

Carnewas Bicycle Racks

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4.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

1.24 km

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

1.03 km

372 m

261 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

9°C

21 %

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View of the Bedruthan Steps – View of Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

Pentire Steps Beach

View of the Bedruthan Steps

Bedruthan Steps

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

View of Bedruthan Steps

Coastal Path to the Beach

Carnewas Bicycle Racks

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