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Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (Cornwall)

Description: Address: nr Bedruthan / St Eval / Wadebridge / Cornwall / PL27 7UW / England / Rebuilt cliff staircase down to the ... more

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (Cornwall) ... beach.

Newest Review: ... you are wondering about the name it comes from mythology - Bedruthan was a giant who, apparently, placed the rocks on the beach and used them as stepping stones - an English Giant's Causeway perhaps? The cliffs themselves are the Carnewas cliffs and, in fact, it is these that the NT own rather than Bedruthan beach below but to most the area, top, steps and beach are referred to as ... more

... Bedruthan. From a car park at the top of the cliffs (owner and charged for by the National Trust) it is a gentle walk at first as you start to descend. Then, at the steps you begin to realise quite how high the cliffs are. The journey down is split into several ...more

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Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (Cornwall): The 449 steps (or maybe more) (505 words)
by - written on 02/07/09 (Very useful, 85 readings)
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Why would you go to look at some steps? Well, rather like those who seek out Jacobs Ladder in North Wales, Bedruthan Steps on the South-West coast hold some mystique. Couple that with some absolutely amazing views along the Cornish Coastline and you have a tourist attraction! Situated between Newquay and Padstow the Bedruthan Steps actually refer to the huge rocks on the beach rather than the actual steps down to the beach (although this is contested by some folk) however the actual steps on the cliff-side down to the beach are generally refered to as the Bedruthan Steps and are maintained by the National Trust. If you are wondering about the name it comes ... Read the complete review