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.
In addition to being a Dark Sky Discovery Site, this location is recommended for stargazing by the National Trust.
Location events organiser
National Trust organises events at this location
Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
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Weather forecast
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19/06/26
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20/06/26
17° 24%
Weather forecast for Padstow (5.9 miles away) updated 18/06/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
Fri 19th Jun
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming 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.
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