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Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach

At Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach the coast is steep cliffs and rock scattered sandy beaches. Starting at Carnewas Point the beach winds around the craggy rocks for approximately 1 mile. Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps has spectacular coastal erosion that has worn back the cliff face leaving huge outcrops of volcanic rock scattered along the length of the beach. These towering rocks are surrounded by water at high tide, but at low tide the beach is acccessible and you can walk between them.

Access to the beach is via a steep staircase and the descent (and the climb back up) is steep and the steps are often wet and slippery. It is unsafe to bathe in the sea at any time and more a location for walkers rather than beach goers.

The gate providing access to the steps is locked between November and February.

Toilets (not always available), shop, information centre, tea room, and parking.

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 14 beaches at Newquay, 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 18.2℃ to 18.8℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (N)

Thursday, Aug 18

Expect a temp in the range 17.4℃ to 17.9℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (NNW)

Friday, Aug 19

Expect a temp in the range 16.8℃ to 18℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (WNW)

Saturday, Aug 20

Expect a temp in the range 16.9℃ to 17.7℃ with wind speed 6.8 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Aug 21

Expect a temp in the range 17.1℃ to 17.9℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (SW)

Monday, Aug 22

Expect a temp in the range 18.8℃ to 19℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Aug 23

Expect a temp in the range 17.9℃ to 18.2℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (W)

Newquay weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach is at NEWQUAY 8.43 km (5.24 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.

Wed 17 Aug
   Low Tide at 03:42 (Height 1.05m)
   High Tide at 09:34 (Height 6.40m)
   Low Tide at 15:56 (Height 1.35m)
   High Tide at 21:56 (Height 6.45m)

Thu 18 Aug
   Low Tide at 04:20 (Height 1.53m)
   High Tide at 10:13 (Height 6.02m)
   Low Tide at 16:35 (Height 1.83m)
   High Tide at 22:37 (Height 5.99m)

Fri 19 Aug
   Low Tide at 04:59 (Height 2.03m)
   High Tide at 10:56 (Height 5.62m)
   Low Tide at 17:20 (Height 2.31m)
   High Tide at 23:25 (Height 5.54m)

Sat 20 Aug
   Low Tide at 05:49 (Height 2.48m)
   High Tide at 11:52 (Height 5.27m)
   Low Tide at 18:25 (Height 2.71m)
   High Tide at 00:32 (Height 5.18m)

Sun 21 Aug
   Low Tide at 07:04 (Height 2.79m)
   High Tide at 13:14 (Height 5.08m)
   Low Tide at 19:59 (Height 2.87m)

Mon 22 Aug
   High Tide at 02:00 (Height 5.06m)
   Low Tide at 08:35 (Height 2.80m)
   High Tide at 14:45 (Height 5.20m)
   Low Tide at 21:25 (Height 2.66m)

Tue 23 Aug
   High Tide at 03:20 (Height 5.26m)
   Low Tide at 09:45 (Height 2.51m)
   High Tide at 15:52 (Height 5.55m)
   Low Tide at 22:22 (Height 2.27m)