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Gwennap Pit was used by the renowned cleric John Wesley to give preaches from 1762 until 1789. Its unusual form is thought to be caused to a collapsed abandoned mine dig. After Wesley's death, villagers continued to use the pit for religious gatherings, a tradition which is still on-going. Local miners cut the circular terraces to make seats at the beginning of the 19th century.

Wheal Uny can be seen for miles around up on the hill next to Redruth and close to Carn Brea. In use for much of the 19th century for copper ore and black tin it reportedly had a huge fortune within it but the mine was closed in 1893 when the price of tin dropped and it was not economical to keep the pumping houses running.

Running up here to the summit of Carn Marth will reward you with beautiful views across rural Cornwall. This area is filled with reminders of the county's industrial past and here is o different with Harvey's Quarry to the north and Hick's Quarry to the east, now a serene pool.

Miss Mollys Tea Room, set about 5 minutes cycle off of Route 3. A mass of antiques and bits and bobs all for sale, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving up great looking cakes, fry ups, roasts, sandwiches etc. Great stop without needing to head all the way into the center of town.

Steam powered air compressor to supply the old mining drills

Gwennap Pit was used by the renowned cleric John Wesley to give preaches from 1762 until 1789. Its unusual form is thought to be caused to a collapsed abandoned mine dig. After Wesley's death, villagers continued to use the pit for religious gatherings, a tradition which is still on-going. Local miners cut the circular terraces to make seats at the beginning of the 19th century.