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Wheal Maid Tailings Lagoons
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Hiking
5.0
(3)
Mountain biking
5.0
(2)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
Tips
Mark
August 10, 2025
Hiking
Impressive industrial remains, a great place to walk but note the warning signs related to the tailings from Mount Wellington, in the lagoons, which contain heavy metals and arsenic.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 50 m
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