Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North Cornwall, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North Cornwall

Newquay, Cornwall

Distance 7.2
Time 1 h 30 min
Type Coastal
Parking Carnewas car park

About Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North Cornwall

Following coast and farmland footpaths. Moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces. Route includes slopes, steps and unfenced cliff top. Sturdy footwear is advised. Be aware of dangerous tides at both Bedruthan and Porth Mear beaches.

Allow about 1 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Carnewas car park.

Official trail info ↗

Walk map & stop-offs

Stops along the way

Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.

Eat & drink

The Malt House 1.1 km Eat The Malt House The Malt House Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… The Cornish Barn 1.1 km Eat The Cornish Barn The Cornish Barn Tredrizzick is a verified place to eat and drink in Tredrizzick, Cornwall, listed… The Scarlet Restaurant 1.5 km Eat The Scarlet Restaurant The Scarlet Restaurant Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to eat… The Merrymoor Inn 1.9 km Eat The Merrymoor Inn The Merrymoor Inn Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to eat… The Park Cafe 1.9 km Eat The Park Cafe The Park Cafe Mawgan Porth is a verified place to eat and drink in Mawgan Porth,… Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe 3.5 km Eat Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…

See & do

Bedruthan Steps 0.1 km See Bedruthan Steps Bedruthan Steps Mawgan sits in Mawgan, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 1.6 km See Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Mawgan Porth is a verified attraction and things to do stop in… St. Eval Parish Church 1.6 km See St. Eval Parish Church Looking for St. Eval Parish Church Kestle? This attraction and things to do stop in Kestle,… Lanyon Quoit 2.1 km See Lanyon Quoit Lanyon Quoit Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre 2.7 km See Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Eval sits in Eval, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… St Eval Kart Circuit 2.7 km See St Eval Kart Circuit Looking for St Eval Kart Circuit? This attraction and things to do stop in Eval, Cornwall…

Beaches nearby

Trerathick 0.6 km Beaches Trerathick High Cove 0.7 km Beaches High Cove Porthcothan Beach 1.1 km Beaches Porthcothan Beach Experience breathtaking clifftop vistas overlooking Porthcothan Bay, a truly inspiring coastal beauty spot near Talskiddy. Ideal… Mawgan Porth 1.5 km Beaches Mawgan Porth A quintessential Cornish beach near Mawgan Porth, perfect for surfing, family fun, and breathtaking coastal walks… Fox Cove 2 km Beaches Fox Cove Pepper Cove 2.4 km Beaches Pepper Cove

Shops & markets

The Cornish Hen 1.6 km Shop The Cornish Hen Looking for The Cornish Hen St. Issey? This shop and retail stop in St. Issey, Cornwall… Trerose Farm Shop 2.4 km Shop Trerose Farm Shop Trerose Farm Shop Talskiddy is a verified shop and retail stop in Talskiddy, Cornwall, listed on… Treveal Farm Shop 2.5 km Shop Treveal Farm Shop Treveal Farm Shop Bodmin sits in Bodmin, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores 2.9 km Shop St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores is a verified shop and retail stop in St… Cornish Orchards Farm Shop 3.2 km Shop Cornish Orchards Farm Shop Cornish Orchards Farm Shop St Columb Major sits in St Columb Major, Cornwall — a practical… Padstow Farm Shop 3.3 km Shop Padstow Farm Shop Looking for Padstow Farm Shop Parsons Pool? This shop and retail stop in Parsons Pool, Cornwall…

Places to stay

Carnewas Campsite (Late availability may apply, please check directly) 0.7 km Stay Carnewas Campsite (Late availability may apply, please check directly) Looking for Carnewas Campsite (Late availability may apply, please? This place to stay in Criggan, Cornwall… Tregoose Farm 0.9 km Stay Tregoose Farm Tregoose Farm Treburrick sits in Treburrick, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring… The Glade Retreat 0.9 km Stay The Glade Retreat Looking for The Glade Retreat Treburrick? This place to stay in Treburrick, Cornwall is listed on… The Old School House 1.2 km Stay The Old School House The Old School House Treburrick is a verified place to stay in Treburrick, Cornwall, listed on… The Scarlet 1.4 km Stay The Scarlet The Scarlet Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring… Bedruthan Hotel & Spa 1.4 km Stay Bedruthan Hotel & Spa Bedruthan Hotel & Spa Padstow is a verified place to stay in Padstow, Cornwall, listed on…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Newquay. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Carnewas car park

🐕 Dogs

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.

🌊 Safety

Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.