The Legend of Bedruthan Steps: Giants on Cornwall’s Coast Along Cornwall’s rugged north coast, a few miles south of Port Isaac, lies one of the region’s most dramatic and atmospheric landscapes: Bedruthan Steps. Known for its towering sea stacks and sweeping Atlantic views, this stretch of coastline is as rich in legend as it is in natural beauty. A Landscape Shaped by Myth At first glance, Bedruthan Steps is striking for its sheer scale—massive rock pillars rising from the sea, carved over millennia by wind and waves. But according to local folklore, these formations are not just the work of nature. The legend tells of a giant named Bedruthan, who is said to have once roamed this coastline. Rather than wading through the crashing surf below, Bedruthan supposedly used the towering sea stacks as stepping stones, striding from one to the next as he travelled along the shore. These rocks—today scattered dramatically across the beach—are believed to be the remnants of his footsteps. T...