Bedruthan Steps, Coastal cliffs and beach in Cornwall, England
The coast features tall granite rock formations that rise from a sandy beach stretching across multiple coves at the base of steep cliffs.
The National Trust acquired the site in 1930 to preserve the natural formations and provide maintained access through constructed steps to the beach.
Local folklore connects the site to a giant named Bedruthan who used the massive rock stacks as stepping stones to cross the bay.
The beach access remains closed since 2021 due to rock falls, yet visitors can observe the coastline from designated viewpoints near the car park.
The tide patterns at Bedruthan Steps create daily transformations, completely submerging the beach during high tide and revealing extensive sandy areas at low tide.
Location: Cornwall
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/carnewas-at-bedruthan
Address: Carnewas at Bedruthan near, Padstow, Wadebridge PL27 7UW, UK PL27 7UW Padstow PL27 7UW Padstow
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 10:30-17:00
Phone: +441637860563
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/carnewas-at-bedruthan
GPS coordinates: 50.48583,-5.03333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:32
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