Some of the most spectacular mining ruins along the Tin Coast. Look out for the two engine houses precariously built into the cliffs nearly at sea level.

Botallack Mine was operational until 1895, when it closed due to falling copper and tin prices. It is unclear when the mining activity at this location began. Some records suggest that it was as early as the Bronze Age.

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1. Route 2: The Tin Coast — Running around Land's End

13.4km

01:35

230m

220m

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2. Hellesveor Cliff – View of Pen Enys Point loop from St Ives

54.2km

06:51

1,210m

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3. View of Portheras Cove – View of Portheras Cove loop from St Just

18.7km

02:16

350m

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Location: St. Just, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Botallack Mine Ruins

1. Route 2: The Tin Coast — Running around Land's End

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3. View of Portheras Cove – View of Portheras Cove loop from St Just

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