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Portreath Branchline Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways

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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. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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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, …

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3.19 km

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.

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7.40 km

Brea Tunnel

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

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7.85 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

2.71 km

920 m

236 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

2.35 km

2.09 km

652 m

260 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

23°C

15°C

21 %

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Portreath Branchline Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways

Portreath Harbour Entrance

Mary's Well

Brea Tunnel

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