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, linked the harbour to the mines in Scorrier and St Day.

Close to the harbour entrance is a white circular hut which is located on a raised section of cliff. This hut is known as 'Dead Man's Hut' and was initially the Harbour Master's lookout. The name originates from when the hut was used as a temporary morgue for bodies washed ashore.

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1. Coast to Coast Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways

17.7km

01:17

120m

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

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2. Mineral Tramways loop from Truro via Portreath

46.5km

03:21

640m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Portreath Branchline Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways

7.85km

00:36

130m

30m

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

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Elevation 10 m

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

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1. Coast to Coast Trail - Cornwall Mineral Tramways

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