Description:Bedruthan
Steps is a large sandy beach dwarfed by spectacular rock outcrops.
Note that swimming at Bedruthan Steps is dangerous and access
to the beach is unsuitable for wheel chairs and push chairs.
The beach at Bedruthan Steps is closed in winter, opening
again on March 1st
Directions:Bedruthan Steps is approximately 8 miles from
Newquay. On the A30 near Indian Queens turn onto the A39
at the Highgate Hill roundabout. Proceed on the A39 north
and continue on the A39 across the 1st roundabout. Continue
on the A39 and at the 2nd roundabout (Trekenning roundabout)
take the first left onto the A3059 (signposted for Newquay).
After about 2 miles turn right, signposted to Watergate
Bay and Mawgan Porth. Continue on this road until a junction
and here turn right onto the B3276 (signposted to Padstow
and Mawgan Porth). Follow this road through Mawgan Porth
and about 1 mile after Mawgan Porth there is a left turning
to the Bedruthan Steps car park (signposted to Carnewas)
Parking:1 small NT car park at Bedruthan Steps
Toilets:Yes, at the Bedruthan Steps car park
Facilities:Cafe
Activities:None
Safety:Not suitable for swimming at Bedruthan Steps due to
strong currents. The steps down to the beach are very steep
and not suitable for wheel chairs or push chairs. Note that
the steps down are closed in winter opening again on 1st March.
There is a risk of becoming stranded at high tide
