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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Newquay

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

Hard

4.5

(18)

82

hikers

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

06:05

21.6km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

157 m

Porth Beach

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Great beach for rockpooling dog walking bouldering or having a stroll

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2

5.47 km

Beacon Cove

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Beautiful view of Beacon Cove

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3

7.02 km

Mawgan Porth

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A nice beach with a river running down the left side

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7.27 km

Dunes

Beach

5

7.86 km

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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6

7.98 km

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

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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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8.61 km

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Beach

8

9.53 km

Coastal Path to the Beach

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9

9.80 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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10

9.96 km

View of Bedruthan Steps

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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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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.32 km

1.40 km

627 m

262 m

Surfaces

9.81 km

7.46 km

1.98 km

1.24 km

845 m

270 m

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Saturday 10 October

16°C

12°C

90 %

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