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South West England

Brea Tunnel – Carn Brea Castle loop from Camborne

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Brea Tunnel – Carn Brea Castle loop from Camborne

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Brea Tunnel – Carn Brea Castle loop from Camborne

00:46

11.5km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

Brea Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Brea Tunnel passes under the Penzance to Paddington railway. The tunnel is unlit so take care when passing through.

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2

2.03 km

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Now a ruin, South Tincroft was originally a copper mine but later moved over to tin.

Although this is only a section of the mine, much of it having been …

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3

4.53 km

Carn Brea Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

There's a great network of gravel trails across Carn Brea, which are a mixture of bridleways and footpaths, so best to check before you ride.

At the top, the Carn …

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4

5.79 km

Redruth – Four Lanes Circular

Highlight • Trail

There is a section of footpath at the southern end of Sandy Lane that is unsuitable for bikes, it's very narrow and is basically a deep stony trough.

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5

9.19 km

Croust Hut Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for croust, open from 10 most days, plus some Cornish Mining heritage @ King Edward Mine Museum

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.37 km

1.53 km

1.21 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

7.49 km

1.69 km

1.52 km

740 m

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