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Killifreth Engine House – Wheal Busy Mine loop from St Day

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Killifreth Engine House – Wheal Busy Mine loop from St Day

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Killifreth Engine House – Wheal Busy Mine loop from St Day

01:38

6.17km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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673 m

Bluebell Woods Near Scorrier

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.80 km

Killifreth Engine House

Highlight • Monument

Nice location to stop & take a break.

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2.74 km

Wheal Busy Smithy

Highlight • Monument

Here is a link to Historic England that gives an interesting account of Wheal Busy mine and the old Smith Building:
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1391151?section=official-list-entry

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2.80 km

Wheal Busy Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Wheal Busy forms part of the World Heritage Site through its importance to tin and copper mining during the 18th and 19th centuries and is also one of the historic …

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2.82 km

Wheal Busy Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Lots of off road paths around here to explore

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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

1.06 km

842 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

1.02 km

752 m

588 m

332 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

21°C

16°C

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Killifreth Engine House – Wheal Busy Mine loop from St Day

Bluebell Woods Near Scorrier

Killifreth Engine House

Wheal Busy Smithy

Wheal Busy Engine House

Wheal Busy Mine

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