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The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Newquay

Newquay’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8

beautiful natural monuments around Newquay. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 15, 2025

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

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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Holywell Cave

At low tide, you can find Holywell Cave under the southern cliffs of Kelsey Head. Whilst the cave entrance from the beach does not seem very large, if you follow …

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Holywell Bay Beach and Gull Rocks

A very long sandy beach, also suitable for surfing. Off the coast is a 69-year-old wreck, which can be seen at low tide.
The beach is with its upstream twin …

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Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

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Pentire Steps 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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The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Newquay

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Holywell Cave

Holywell Bay Beach and Gull Rocks

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Pentire Steps Beach

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