Take this run along Cornwall’s north coast for breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and a chance to get up close to old tin mines.

This lung-busting run from Porthtowan …

Nick Parkinson

May 18, 2018

Running

The loose-rock trails make it difficult for mountain bikes to climb the steep sections in the winter months.

But adrenaline-seeking mountain bike rider will enjoy the technical downhill sections and there are plenty of other trails to follow off from the coastal path.

The coastal path is popular with hikers and one option could be to continue along the coastal path to the town of Perranporth, instead of looping inland via St Agnes Beacon and back to Porthtowan.

Lara 🍀☘

May 27, 2025

Hiking

Towanroath Shaft pumping engine house was built in 1872, housing a steam engine that pumped water from a shaft that went 185 metres deep - well below sea level.
After Wheal Coates was abandoned in 1914, the engine house perched dramatically on the cliff was restored by the National Trust in 1973.

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1. St Agnes Head – Wheal Coates Tin Mine loop from St. Agnes

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2. Wheal Coates Tin Mine – Chapel Porth Beach loop from Porthtowan

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3. Wheal Coates Tin Mine – Chapel Porth Beach loop from Perranporth

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

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