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View of Bedruthan Steps – View of Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Nansledan

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South West England

View of Bedruthan Steps – View of Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Nansledan

Hard

4.7

(17)

85

hikers

View of Bedruthan Steps – View of Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Nansledan

06:04

21.6km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

157 m

Porth Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great beach for rockpooling dog walking bouldering or having a stroll

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2

11.6 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

11.9 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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4

12.0 km

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

12.1 km

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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13.1 km

Trerathick

Beach

7

13.7 km

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

13.9 km

View of Mawgan Porth and St Columb Canal Remains

Highlight • Beach

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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14.4 km

Dunes

Beach

10

16.2 km

Beacon Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of Beacon Cove

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B

21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

8.16 km

1.10 km

604 m

372 m

Surfaces

9.76 km

7.49 km

2.01 km

1.38 km

649 m

311 m

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Tuesday 10 November

14°C

11°C

88 %

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