Headland view of the magnificent Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall, England.
Commentary.
The cliffs north of Newquay at Watergate Bay are epic, dramatic and magnificent.
No part is more iconic than the legendary cliffs, stacks and beaches of Bedruthan Steps.
There are actual steps down to the beach, that need regular repair, due to storm damage.
However, the word “steps” has another connotation.
Bedruthan, so the legend goes, was a local giant.
He used the stacks on the beach as mere stepping stones to cross the bay and summit the cliffs.
The surf here is exhilarating but the tide and rip currents are particularly dangerous.
It is an excellent place to view the best of Cornwall, but it is probably best advised to leave swimming to the many safer beaches around this marvellous coastline.
Headland view of the magnificent Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall, England.
Commentary.
The cliffs north of Newquay at Watergate Bay are epic, dramatic and magnificent.
No part is more iconic than the legendary cliffs, stacks and beaches of Bedruthan Steps.
There are actual steps down to the beach, that need regular repair, due to storm damage.
However, the word “steps” has another connotation.
Bedruthan, so the legend goes, was a local giant.
He used the stacks on the beach as mere stepping stones to cross the bay and summit the cliffs.
The surf here is exhilarating but the tide and rip currents are particularly dangerous.
It is an excellent place to view the best of Cornwall, but it is probably best advised to leave swimming to the many safer beaches around this marvellous coastline.