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St. Agnes

Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Porthtowan

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
St. Agnes

Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Porthtowan

Hard

5.0

(2)

37

riders

Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Porthtowan

02:39

43.7km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.24 km

Nance Wood

Forest

2

8.83 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

13.1 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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4

21.6 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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5

22.9 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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6

26.1 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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7

30.5 km

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Poldice Valley is a beautiful spot with a rich mining history. A mine has existed in the valley as far back as the 16th century, extracting tin ore and copper …

Tip by

8

32.0 km

Bon Appétit Café

Highlight • Cafe

We were very happy to stumble across this cafe on the West Kernow Way. Popular with walkers and cyclists.

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9

34.3 km

B

43.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

16.4 km

4.12 km

2.61 km

2.60 km

196 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

12.4 km

8.71 km

7.16 km

492 m

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