RoutesBike touring routes & trailsUnited KingdomEnglandSouth West EnglandPortreath
Portreath Branchline Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways
RoutesBike touring routes & trailsUnited KingdomEnglandSouth West EnglandPortreath
Portreath Branchline Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways
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Portreath Branchline Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways
00:36
7.85km
130m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
Last updated: August 12, 2024
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
16 m
Portreath Harbour Entrance
Highlight • Beach
Portreath has an inner and outer harbour. The harbour was historically an important port and was one of the earliest industrial ports in Cornwall. Cornwall's first railway, the Portreath Tramroad, linked the harbour to the mines in Scorrier and St Day.
Close to the harbour entrance is a white circular hut which is located on a raised section of cliff. This hut is known as 'Dead Man's Hut' and was initially the Harbour Master's lookout. The name originates from when the hut was used as a temporary morgue for bodies washed ashore.
Close to the harbour entrance is a white circular hut which is located on a raised section of cliff. This hut is known as 'Dead Man's Hut' and was initially the Harbour Master's lookout. The name originates from when the hut was used as a temporary morgue for bodies washed ashore.
Tip by
2
3.19 km
Mary's Well
Highlight • Rest Area
Mary's Well is an old granite drinking fountain dated 1888. The well was donated to Illogan residents by a local landowner called Mr Gustavos Lambert Bassett, who named it after his wife. There is a bench beside the well.
Tip by
3
7.40 km
Brea Tunnel
Highlight • Structure
Brea Tunnel passes under the Penzance to Paddington railway. The tunnel is unlit so take care when passing through.
Tip by
B
7.85 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.83 km
2.66 km
783 m
284 m
220 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.69 km
2.23 km
2.03 km
684 m
230 m
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