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South West England

Wheal Busy Smithy – Killifreth Engine House loop from Chacewater

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Wheal Busy Smithy – Killifreth Engine House loop from Chacewater

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3

hikers

Wheal Busy Smithy – Killifreth Engine House loop from Chacewater

01:32

5.59km

90m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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190 m

Off-Road Trails Near Stone Tower, Cornwall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take your time and enjoy

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2

1.01 km

Unity Woods Trails

Highlight • Forest

Great fun through the woods with lots of mineshafts to explore. Slightly knobbly tires will help!

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3

1.18 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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4

1.24 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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5

2.19 km

Killifreth Engine House

Highlight • Monument

Nice location to stop & take a break.

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6

3.01 km

Wheal Bush Engine Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Wheal Bush engine houses

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5.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

979 m

441 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

593 m

555 m

442 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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