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The Poldice Valley, Mineral Tramway & Stithians Lake loop from Falmouth

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The Poldice Valley, Mineral Tramway & Stithians Lake loop from Falmouth

C Rens planned a gravel ride

February 2, 2026

The Poldice Valley, Mineral Tramway & Stithians Lake loop from Falmouth

Hard

03:44

47.8km

12.8km/h

650m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 8.70 km for 992 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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19.0 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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22.8 km

Carn Marth and Hick's Quarry Pool

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From the top of Carn Marth at 755 feet (230 m), there are incredible views over the rural countryside of inland Cornwall. With a rich history from mining and quarrying, …

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26.2 km

Wheal Basset Stamp's Engine House Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Wheal Basset produced over 128,000 tons of copper ore between 1832-1880 and was a particularly important mine of the Great Flat Lode.

The well preserved Wheal Basset vanner house was built in 1908, where the mining ore was processed.

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27.4 km

South Wheal Francis mine ruins

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This is an incredible piece of Cornish industrial history. Once a copper and tin mine, the ruined buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall's past. Now overtaken by ivy and …

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47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

9.73 km

7.96 km

2.15 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

9.43 km

8.91 km

7.77 km

1.59 km

425 m

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The Poldice Valley, Mineral Tramway & Stithians Lake loop from Falmouth

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Carn Marth and Hick's Quarry Pool

Wheal Basset Stamp's Engine House Ruins

South Wheal Francis mine ruins

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