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'.
High Cove From Park Head, Near Bedruthan Steps
The Sun Sinks Down At Bedruthan Steps
Rock Outcrop at Bedruthan Steps silhouetted against the setting
Rock Outcrop at Bedruthan Steps silhouetted against the setting
Rock Outcrop at Bedruthan Steps silhouetted against the setting
Sunset on the beach at Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall
Sunset on the beach at Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall
Sunset on the beach at Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall
Sunset on the beach at Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall
Sunset on the beach at Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall
Bedruthan Blue
Silvery Blue Sea
Mussels densely packed on the rocks at Bedruthan Steps
Mussels densely packed on the rocks at Bedruthan Steps
Mussels densely packed on the rocks at Bedruthan Steps
Sheltered Path along the North Cornwall Coast between Bedruthan
Sheltered Coastal Path between Bedruthan Steps and Portcothan.
Thrift in the late afternoon sunlight atop the cliffs at Bedruth