Bedruthan Steps to Porthcothan circular walk

Bedruthan Steps to Porthcothan

A circular walk featuring some of the most spectacular scenery of the North Cornish coast including the rock stacks of Bedruthan Steps, the azure lagoon of the Trescore Islands and the sheltered golden sandy beach at Porthcothan.

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The walk follows the coast alongside Bedruthan Steps, where the beach can be reached at low tide. The walk then crosses Park Head, the location for the elaborate fly-over horseriding shot featured in the BBC's Poldark series to reach the rocky cove of Porth Mear. The route then follows the coast past the lagoon of the Trescore Islands to reach the sheltered beach at Porthcothan. The walk follows the valley to Porthcothan Mill and footpaths and small lanes form the return route via Old Macdonald's Farm and Bedruthan.

Highlights

  • Spectacular coastal scenery
  • Rockpools at low tide at Porth Mear
  • Sandy beaches at Pentire Steps and Bedruthan Steps and Porthcothan
  • Mawgan Porth can be optionally included in the route
  • Wildlife including kestrels, skylarks and seabirds
  • Spectacular coastal wildflowers in spring and early summer

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 106
  • Distance: 6.2 miles/10 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking shoes, or trainers in summer
  • Café: ✓

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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