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View of Carn Brea – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

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View of Carn Brea – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

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View of Carn Brea – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

02:10

7.69km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.95 km

View of Carn Brea

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path down from Pennance Road to Pennance Terrace was very uneven and overgrown. We should have used the bridle path a bit further along Pennance Road.

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3.16 km

Carn Marth Summit and Quarries

Highlight • Structure

Running up here to the summit of Carn Marth will reward you with beautiful views across rural Cornwall.

This area is filled with reminders of the county's industrial past and …

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3.19 km

Carn Marth and Hick's Quarry Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the top of Carn Marth at 755 feet (230 m), there are incredible views over the rural countryside of inland Cornwall. With a rich history from mining and quarrying, …

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3.24 km

Just south east of Redruth, Carn Marth hill has a summit reaching 771 feet (235 m). Once heavily quarried for granite, there's a large pool near the top which can be eerie in cloud and stunning sunshine.

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4.55 km

Tresavean Tramway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A mile or so of beautifully smooth gravel. Pure joy to ride. Good for all seasons. Doable on a road bike with care

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6.15 km

Tresavean Trail and Cashalen Branch Historical Marker

Highlight • Trail

The Tresavean Trail follows the old Hayle railway branch line, used between 1838-1936. The line was used to move copper ore and Welsh coal.

Along the trail, a recreated section …

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6.15 km

View from Tresavean Tramway

Highlight • Trail

7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

1.31 km

943 m

190 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.76 km

1.12 km

943 m

404 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

17°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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View of Carn Brea – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

View of Carn Brea

Carn Marth Summit and Quarries

Carn Marth and Hick's Quarry Pool

Hick's Quarry

Carn Marth Quarry Pool

Tresavean Tramway

Tresavean Trail and Cashalen Branch Historical Marker

View from Tresavean Tramway

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