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Porthcothan Beach – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

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South West England

Porthcothan Beach – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

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Porthcothan Beach – View of the Bedruthan Steps loop from Porthcothan

02:30

9.32km

110m

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: August 13, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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397 m

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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1.01 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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3

3.16 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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4

3.81 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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4.32 km

Bedruthan Steps

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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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4.37 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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4.64 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

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8

7.68 km

Porth Mear Cove

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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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9.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

310 m

132 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

3.43 km

287 m

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June 10, 2024,Evening-Walk to Bedruthan Steps and Park Head

Beautiful route on mostly very easy to walk paths!

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