Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Chacewater

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Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Chacewater

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Carn Marth Quarry Pool – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Chacewater

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14.8km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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5.84 km

Carn Marth Quarry Pool

Highlight • Summit

Just south east of Redruth, Carn Marth hill has a summit reaching 771 feet (235 m). Once heavily quarried for granite, there's a large pool near the top which can be eerie in cloud and stunning sunshine.

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5.93 km

Carn Marth Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the panoramic views of the top the first part is a very quick blast down a lane with rocks and gullys to keep things interesting. Cross over a small …

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10.5 km

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Poldice Valley is a beautiful spot with a rich mining history. A mine has existed in the valley as far back as the 16th century, extracting tin ore and copper …

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10.9 km

Wheal Maid Tailings Lagoons

Highlight • Structure

Impressive industrial remains, a great place to walk but note the warning signs related to the tailings from Mount Wellington, in the lagoons, which contain heavy metals and arsenic.

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12.0 km

Twelveheads Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food, great service. We came across this cafe just at the right time in our ride!

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12.0 km

Bon Appétit Café

Highlight • Cafe

We were very happy to stumble across this cafe on the West Kernow Way. Popular with walkers and cyclists.

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14.2 km

Poldice Mine Loop Stone Marker

Highlight • Trail

14.3 km

Arsenic Calciner Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1897, this calciner was used to roast arsenic ore - check out the date above the archway. Arsenic gas was driven off by the heat and travelled towards …

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