Bedruthan Steps Beach

Bedruthan Steps Beach, which is on the north coast between Newquay and Padstow, is one of Cornwall’s most famous and striking coastal locations. The beach, which is well-known for its remarkable rock formations and long expanses of sand, provides guests with an amazing and unique experience.

The beach is well-known for its enormous sea stacks, which, according to tradition, the enormous Bedruthan utilized as stepping stones. These large boulders, strewn all over the shore, make for an incredible and strange scene, especially at low tide when the long sandy beach is exposed. In the spring and summer, bright wildflowers cover the cliffs around the beach, bringing a pop of colour to an already dramatic coastal scene.

The flight of steps cut into the cliff at Carnewas has been closed since a major rockfall in December 2019, and the National Trust has not reopened it. The beach has multiple rip currents, many tidal cut-off points and loose cliffs, and the National Trust and RNLI strongly advise against trying another route down. The clifftop viewpoints and coast paths remain open, and the sea stacks are well seen from above. There are no facilities on the beach itself. The National Trust car park at Carnewas is the place to start, and the seasonal Carnewas Tea Room is nearby, so check the National Trust website for current access and opening before you travel.