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South Tincroft Mine Ruins – Site of Old Tin Mine loop from Carn Brea

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Carn Brea

South Tincroft Mine Ruins – Site of Old Tin Mine loop from Carn Brea

Easy

2

hikers

South Tincroft Mine Ruins – Site of Old Tin Mine loop from Carn Brea

01:16

4.54km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

107 m

Ruins of the Steam Compressor House

Highlight • Monument

Steam powered air compressor to supply the old mining drills

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205 m

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

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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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806 m

Site of Old Tin Mine

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4

937 m

Brea Tunnel

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

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4.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.51 km

1.47 km

753 m

393 m

352 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

1.02 km

753 m

265 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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