Bedruthan Steps

Bedruthan Steps is a glorious section of the north Cornwall coast between Newquay and Padstow. A steep set of man-made steps leads down the rocky cliffs giving access at low tide to a stunning beach of golden sands and exposed rock stacks. These stacks are the actual 'steps' of the place name; legend has it that they are stepping stones created by the Cornish giant Bedruthan. The tide comes in fast here and it is easy to get cut off (as I almost found out to my cost, having to scramble back over the rocks). The sun sets out to sea here, giving a beautiful glow to the golden sands of the beach at sunset. When the tide is in, the waves crash onto the rocks and the sea often seems to be 'boiling'.
Waves washing onto the beach and boulders at Bedruthan Steps
Overgrown Dry Stone Wall On The Cliffs Near Bedruthan Steps
Overgrown Dry Stone Wall On The Cliffs Near Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan rocks panorma, with a storm brewing out to sea
Bedruthan Steps Beach Panorama
Bedruthan Steps Beach Panorama
Bedruthan Steps Beach and Cliffs Panorama
Bedruthan Breakers - waves breaking on the Bedruthan shoreline
Bedruthan Breakers - waves breaking on the Bedruthan shoreline
Bedruthan Steps At High Tide From Porthcothan Direction
Bedruthan Steps At High Tide From Porthcothan Direction
Bedruthan Steps from the cliff top, with a storm brewing out to
Bedruthan Steps from the cliff top, with a storm brewing out to
Bedruthan Steps At Sunset
Bedruthan Steps From The Cliffs
Bedruthan Steps At High Tide From Porthcothan Direction
Bedruthan Steps At High Tide From Porthcothan Direction
High Cove From Park Head, With Bedruthan Steps Behind