View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Bedruthan Steps

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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Bedruthan Steps

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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Bedruthan Steps

01:16

10.1km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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662 m

View of Bedruthan Steps

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.82 km

Porth Mear Cove

Highlight • Beach

You can only get to Porth Mear Cove by foot so it's a quiet corner of the Cornish Coast. On windy days, it's often sheltered here so is an ideal …

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4.93 km

View of the Cornwall Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great little morning loop for those staying at Old McDonalds Farm.

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5.07 km

Porthcothan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Like so many of Cornwall's bays, what looks like a small beach at high tide opens out into a huge place when the tide goes out. There are lots of …

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8.09 km

Pentire Steps Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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8.74 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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9.25 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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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

866 m

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.90 km