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 from the area. The Portreath Tramroad was opened in 1812 to transport the materials to Portreath harbour. The mines slowly declined towards the end of the 19th century and ceased operating in 1930. Today, you can still see many ruined mine buildings and mineshafts in the valley.

Katherine Moore

January 13, 2020

Cycling

Brilliant gravel and mountain biking territory! There are some ace jump lines up on the hill as well as some great gravel routes connecting through the area too. Don't forget to pop by the shop at cafe at Bike Chain Bissoe if you're after a pick me up.

KateJ

December 20, 2021

Cycling

Wish I'd done my research as I hate gravel. Navigated back by road almost parallel to this route. Loads of mine structures on a uniquely Cornish landscape.

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1. Mineral Tramways loop from Truro via Portreath

46.5km

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640m

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2. The Poldice Valley & Portreath loop from Hayle — Cornwall

77.2km

05:14

920m

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3. Poldice Valley and Gwennap Pit loop from Penryn train station

32.4km

02:27

460m

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Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

1. Mineral Tramways loop from Truro via Portreath

2. The Poldice Valley & Portreath loop from Hayle — Cornwall

3. Poldice Valley and Gwennap Pit loop from Penryn train station

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