Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach

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Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach, Bedruthan, Newquay, Cornwall PL27 7UW, United Kingdom
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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. Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

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

Beach Water Quality

No water quality measurement available for Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach.

Weather

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Newquay, Cornwall

Today
Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (ESE)
Wednesday, Jan 26
Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 4.9℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (SE)
Thursday, Jan 27
Expect a temp in the range 9℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Jan 28
Expect a temp in the range 4.3℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 1.4 m/sec (NNE)
Saturday, Jan 29
Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 9.6 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Jan 30
Expect a temp in the range 5.2℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Jan 31
Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 8.5℃ with wind speed 12.9 m/sec (NW)


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

Tides

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach tide times.

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Upcoming events in the area…

Events

Boadmasters Festival

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Something to eat…

Place to eat

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Lusty Glaze Beach Restaurant is beach hut styled and cosy, and is set right next to the sand.  With large decks and the option of actually dining on the sand, it is a truly remarkable spot. Beach BBQ’s, fresh Cornish seafood and food cooked at your table – by you – on hot volcanic stones set this eatery apart from Read more…
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The Towan Blystra Pub

8.5 km
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The Bowgie Inn

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Nearby beaches…

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Mawgan Porth Beach

2.08 km
Mawgan Porth beach is a wide sandy beach with sand even at high tide. Less crowded than its Newquay neighbours and more accessible than Bedruthan Steps. As the beach has golden sands and less busy than its neighbours it is ideal for families and surfing beginners. Toilets, parking, cafe and shops are close to the beach with lifeguards during the Read more…
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Beacon Cove Beach

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Beacon Cove is a sandy beach that disappears at high tide. The beach is backed by high cliffs and sits between the main beaches at Watergate Bay to the South and Mawgan Porth to the North. Getting down the steep slopes is a challenge and the nearest facilities are at Mawgan Porth. We have no dog information for Beacon Cove beach. Share: Read more…
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Watergate Bay Beach

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Watergate Bay in Newquay has a two-mile stretch of sandy beach at low tide. An action-packed beach with excellent facilities and beachside restaurants. For surfers, Watergate Bay is a good beach for all experience levels including novices with a mid-high tide sandy beach break (left and right). SE wind direction is generally considered the best surf conditions. Good kitesurfing location Read more…
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Whipsiderry Beach

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Something to see and do…

Sports

The Surf Club Cornwall

1.87 km
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Shopping

Betty’s Surf Shop

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Things to see and do

Kingsurf Surf School

2.41 km
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