South Caradon Mine Ruins – Donkey Pond loop from Darite

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South Caradon Mine Ruins – Donkey Pond loop from Darite

Moderate

4.6

(16)

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South Caradon Mine Ruins – Donkey Pond loop from Darite

02:34

9.31km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Waypoints

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38 m

The Crows Nest

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely pub. Friendly - Good food & choice of beverages.

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709 m

Moorland Route

Highlight • Natural

1.13 km

South Caradon Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

South Caradon Mine stretches across the southern and southwestern slopes of Caradon Hill, extending down to the River Seaton in the valley below. Here, you'll find the remnants of the …

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1.31 km

Stone Archway and MTB Trail

Highlight • Trail

Old tin mine ruins. It is a decent trail area to ride on. Quite hilly and needs some effort to ceddle and climb on

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2.31 km

Caradon Hill Car Park

Highlight • Parking

There is a good car parking area which is central to the areas you can ride around. It is elevated and you can look down on the surrounding towns

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5.79 km

Minions Shop and Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice "shop" with delicious scones! 😋

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6.02 km

Minions Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Good car park close to the village cafe

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7.08 km

Ruins

8.42 km

Donkey Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.31 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

1.68 km

665 m

634 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

1.81 km

798 m

449 m

112 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 11 November

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South Caradon Mine Ruins – Donkey Pond loop from Darite

The Crows Nest

Moorland Route

South Caradon Mine Ruins

Stone Archway and MTB Trail

Caradon Hill Car Park

Minions Shop and Tearoom

Minions Car Park

Donkey Pond

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