149 Steps
Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps
The name Bedruthan Steps, applies to both the beach and the stacks, originally referred to the perilous steps that were hewn out of the cliff face. Carnewas, in Cornish Karn Havos, means rock pile of summer dwelling and Bedruthan, in Cornish Bos Rudhen, means Red One's dwelling.
The signs at the top of the 149 steps taking you down to the soft golden sand of Bedruthan Beach warns visitors not to swim in these waters due to heavy rips, fast tides and submerged rocks. The one mile of the beach |(1.5km) of the beach is highly dangerous at ALL stages of the tide so swimming and entry to the water should not be considered even in calm conditions such as today. Calm water is a rare thing along this stretch of coastline. I just struck it lucky having such calm conditions today.
When walking on this stretch of beach be very aware of high tide times as the beach disappears completely. The beach is usually closed from 1st. November to 28th. February.
The weather is due to change next week and I will try to get back and retake a picture from the same point so this beach can be seen on a wilder day.
I have also posted a video clip.
149 Steps
Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps
The name Bedruthan Steps, applies to both the beach and the stacks, originally referred to the perilous steps that were hewn out of the cliff face. Carnewas, in Cornish Karn Havos, means rock pile of summer dwelling and Bedruthan, in Cornish Bos Rudhen, means Red One's dwelling.
The signs at the top of the 149 steps taking you down to the soft golden sand of Bedruthan Beach warns visitors not to swim in these waters due to heavy rips, fast tides and submerged rocks. The one mile of the beach |(1.5km) of the beach is highly dangerous at ALL stages of the tide so swimming and entry to the water should not be considered even in calm conditions such as today. Calm water is a rare thing along this stretch of coastline. I just struck it lucky having such calm conditions today.
When walking on this stretch of beach be very aware of high tide times as the beach disappears completely. The beach is usually closed from 1st. November to 28th. February.
The weather is due to change next week and I will try to get back and retake a picture from the same point so this beach can be seen on a wilder day.
I have also posted a video clip.