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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Mawgan Porth

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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Mawgan Porth

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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Mawgan Porth

03:40

13.4km

220m

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 25, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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301 m

Dunes

Beach

1.64 km

Trerathick

Beach

2.44 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

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2.62 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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2.78 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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6.06 km

Trescore Islands

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At low tide a beautiful lagoon is revealed between the cliffs and the islands. A magical place for a swim on calm days.

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6.68 km

Porthcothan Beach

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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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9.44 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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10.1 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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12.3 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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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

485 m

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

4.46 km

546 m

< 100 m

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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Mawgan Porth

Coastal Path to the Beach

View of Bedruthan Steps

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Trescore Islands

Porthcothan Beach

Pentire Steps Beach

View of the Bedruthan Steps

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

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