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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

02:36

8.79km

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: April 24, 2026

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893 m

Dunes

Beach

1.49 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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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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4.65 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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5.30 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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6.13 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

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7.69 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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8.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

1.51 km

342 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

3.04 km

936 m

558 m

401 m

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Friday 22 May

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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

Pentire Steps Beach

View of the Bedruthan Steps

Coastal Path to the Beach

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

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