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Basset Memorial at Carn Brea
DiscoverPlaces to seeMountain PeaksUnited KingdomEnglandSouth West EnglandCarn Brea
Basset Memorial at Carn Brea
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Basset Memorial at Carn Brea
Mountain biking
5.0
(18)
Hiking
5.0
(11)
Cycling
5.0
(3)
Some of this segment is on private land
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Natalie
October 31, 2022
Mountain biking
The view from Carn Brea is incredible. You can see both the north and south coasts of Cornwall.
The monument was built in 1836 as a memorial to Francis Bassett, Lord de Dunstaville. He did a lot of work to improve conditions for miners and 20,000 people attended his funeral. At 90 ft high, the monument it is pretty recognisable. Look out for it atop any other high hill or cliff in Cornwall and you're likely to be able to see it. You can even go inside and upstairs to a lookout point.
The monument was built in 1836 as a memorial to Francis Bassett, Lord de Dunstaville. He did a lot of work to improve conditions for miners and 20,000 people attended his funeral. At 90 ft high, the monument it is pretty recognisable. Look out for it atop any other high hill or cliff in Cornwall and you're likely to be able to see it. You can even go inside and upstairs to a lookout point.
Chris Opie
August 24, 2020
Mountain biking
Great climb, good views and fun descents.
GMcG7
August 6, 2021
Mountain biking
Climb via Carnkie in the south and you’ve got a smooth gravel trail all the way to the top - then drop down the rockier paths on the northern/eastern slopes for more bouncy fun.
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Elevation 220 m