Carnewas at Bedruthan

Carnewas at Bedruthan is the clifftop above Bedruthan Steps on the north Cornwall coast between Newquay and Padstow, where a line of slate sea stacks rises from the sand; legend says the giant Bedruthan used them as stepping stones across the bay. The Trust looks after the cliffs, car park and three-quarters of a mile of the South West Coast Path, with picnic tables beside the shop. The beach has been closed since a 2019 rock fall took out the cliff staircase, so this is a place for views and walking: a short stroll to Mawgan Porth or a longer round trip to Porthcothan. Dogs are welcome under control. Reviewers praise the tea-room, not run by the Trust but known for its cream teas, and warn the coast path is hard going for anyone unsteady on their feet. Tips from regulars: the parking machines take coins only, and signal is patchy, so download the JustPark app before you set off.