Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps

Carnewas, Trenance, Cornwall, TR8, South West

Popular destination on the Cornish coast boasting spectacular cliff top views and a grassy picnic area adjacent to the car park from which the dark skies may be enjoyed. Small car park charge free for National Trust members.


Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

National Trust

National Trust organises events at this location

Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 02/11/24

    13° 10%
  • 02/11/24

    13° 13%
  • 03/11/24

    12° 10%
  • 03/11/24

    12° 17%

Weather forecast for Mawgan Porth (1.0 miles away) updated 02/11/24 at 20:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Sun, stars and planets with Kernow Astronomers

    Saturday 9th November 2024 from 16:00pm to 19:30pm

    Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps, Trenance, TR8

    More info

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