Bedruthern Steps, CornwaII has a shear drop of 300 ft to a beach out of which a line of black gnarled crags rises some 200 ft.  Here in 1846 the brig Samariton, laden with cargo from the Orient, was wrecked, with the result that surprisingly exotic wares appeared in many humble Cornish cottages .

 

The view is best on a sunny evening.

A visit to the National Trust Property is well worth while.

The cliff here is not broad sweeping but is indented with little coves and isolated islands of rocks, which gives good shelter.

Bedruthan Steps beach

The sand is fine and golden and shelves moderately into the sea. Apart from the large red warning notices it makes a delightful scene. The dangers however are very real. The currents are very strong close to the coast and it is not safe to swim. The attractive coves are cut off at high water.

Local towns and villages to visit..

Newquay

Padstow

Perranporth

Pentire

Port Isaac

St.Agnes

Wadebridge

MAP

 

Angling

Sea Fishing in Newquay from the Camel Estuary and beach at Perranporth. Shark fishing can be arranged from Newquay.

Sailing

Sailing on the Camel Estuary. Harbour authorities should be consulted about off shore sailing.

Surfing

Newquay is the main centre. Surf-boards can be hired on all the main beaches. Championships are often held at Newquay.

Attractions

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