Carnewas and Bedruthan

At Carnewas and Bedruthan the coast is great for those visiting with dogs. Located at a mid-point between Newquay and Padstow this coastal area has coastal paths on steep cliffs and rock-scattered sandy beaches below.

Starting at Carnewas Point the beach winds around the craggy rocks for a couple of kilometres. Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps have spectacular coastal erosion that has worn back the cliff face leaving huge sea stacks – 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 accessible and you can walk between them.

Care should be taken when accessing the beach as it is via a steep staircase and the descent (and the climb back up) is steep with the steps often wet and slippery. Sometimes the steps to the beach can be closed due to the weather or problems with rock falls and it is well worth a check on the National Trust website for any status.

It is unsafe to bathe in the sea at any time and more a location for walkers rather than beachgoers.

Facilities include toilets (not always available), a shop, an information centre, a tea room, and parking (free to National Trust members). Dogs are welcome in the tea-room garden and picnic area but should be kept under close control at all times.