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Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Carn Brea Castle loop from Carnkie

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Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Carn Brea Castle loop from Carnkie

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Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Carn Brea Castle loop from Carnkie

02:04

27.7km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.72 km

Carn Marth Quarry Pool

Highlight • Summit

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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12.7 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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14.0 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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14.1 km

South Wheal Francis Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

South Wheal Francis is a historic tin and copper mine located in Cornwall, notable for its impressive engine house and rich mining heritage. It was a hub of industrial activity …

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16.8 km

Croust Hut Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for croust, open from 10 most days, plus some Cornish Mining heritage @ King Edward Mine Museum

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19.0 km

Brea Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Brea Tunnel passes under the Penzance to Paddington railway. The tunnel is unlit so take care when passing through.

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20.4 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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22.9 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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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

6.81 km

2.68 km

1.04 km

548 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

7.60 km

5.36 km

1.82 km

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Carn Brea Castle loop from Carnkie

Carn Marth Quarry Pool

Wheal Basset Stamp's Engine House Ruins

South Wheal Francis mine ruins

South Wheal Francis Engine House

Croust Hut Café

Brea Tunnel

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

Carn Brea Castle

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