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Carn Brea Castle – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Perranwell

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Carn Brea Castle – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Perranwell

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Carn Brea Castle – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Perranwell

02:49

36.1km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.76 km

Point Hills Arsenic Refinery Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

Point Hills Arsenic Refinery was run by the British Arsenic Company, which became the Cornwall Arsenic Company. The arsenic works closed at the beginning of World War Two after being …

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4.72 km

Old Mining Quarry with Red Water

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Chalky Dusty segment but lots of picturesque Scenery

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14.0 km

Carn Brea Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

There's a great network of gravel trails across Carn Brea, which are a mixture of bridleways and footpaths, so best to check before you ride.

At the top, the Carn …

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16.5 km

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Now a ruin, South Tincroft was originally a copper mine but later moved over to tin.

Although this is only a section of the mine, much of it having been …

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21.5 km

South Wheal Francis mine ruins

Highlight • Monument

This is an incredible piece of Cornish industrial history. Once a copper and tin mine, the ruined buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall's past. Now overtaken by ivy and …

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22.8 km

Wheal Basset Stamp's Engine House Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Wheal Basset produced over 128,000 tons of copper ore between 1832-1880 and was a particularly important mine of the Great Flat Lode.

The well preserved Wheal Basset vanner house was built in 1908, where the mining ore was processed.

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30.2 km

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Poldice Valley is a beautiful spot with a rich mining history. A mine has existed in the valley as far back as the 16th century, extracting tin ore and copper …

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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

8.19 km

6.65 km

2.66 km

230 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

11.9 km

6.74 km

4.34 km

433 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

30°C

17°C

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Carn Brea Castle – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Perranwell

Lily Pond

Point Hills Arsenic Refinery Chimney

Old Mining Quarry with Red Water

Carn Brea Castle

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

South Wheal Francis mine ruins

Wheal Basset Stamp's Engine House Ruins

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

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