This is a great place to MTB and possibly one of the best in Cornwall. Once a thriving part of Cornwall's mining industry, the spoil heaps, quarries and ruined buildings give the valley an otherworldly feel.

There are plenty of Bridleways and tracks between Twelveheads in the east and Poldice in the west. You could spend plenty of time here just exploring. The ground stays rideable throughout the year, but do note there are often walkers and horse riders here too so please treat each other courteously.

Philip Male

June 30, 2020

Mountain biking

The easiest run at Poldice is a good place to start for those new to the sport or valley. It's a flow jump line with tables, gaps, steep berms and drops that demand more skill the further down you go. All have various chicken lines or are simply to one side of the run. Rated Green to Hard Red depending on choices and how much of the full run you do.

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1. Poldice Valley, Carn Marth and South Wheal Frances loop from St Stithians Lake

33.3km

02:32

460m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Carnon Viaduct – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Penmere

42.7km

03:10

600m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Poldice Mine Loop Stone Marker – Wheal Maid Valley Tailings Dam loop from Chacewater

15.4km

01:19

260m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 150 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Gwennap, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Bon Appétit Café

Devoran Quay

Carn Brea Castle

Kennall Vale Gunpowder Works Ruins

Bike Chain Bissoe Café

Porthtowan Beach

Truro Cathedral

Wheal Coates Mine and Coastal Views

Falmouth Harbour

Poldice Mine Loop Stone Marker

Carn Brea Trail

Hick's Quarry

Poldice Valley Mountain Bike Trails

1. Poldice Valley, Carn Marth and South Wheal Frances loop from St Stithians Lake

2. Carnon Viaduct – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Penmere

3. Poldice Mine Loop Stone Marker – Wheal Maid Valley Tailings Dam loop from Chacewater

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