05 Camborne & Redruth Practicalities
Getting there Both Camborne and Redruth have train stations on the main London to Penzance line, and are situated just off the A30. Portreath is close to both (roughly four miles to the north), and is on the north coast. There are regular buses to Redruth and Camborne from most major Cornish areas (buses 14 and 18 from Truro), and buses to Portreath also run from Truro, Camborne and Redruth (route T7). See
www.cornwallpublictransport.info for the latest information.
Suggested map Ordnance Survey map 104: Redruth & St Agnes (Explorer Maps).
Dog friendliness Dogs are allowed around most of the mining sites, including the Great Flat Lode. Portreath Beach has a dog ban between Easter and 1st October.
Parking There are numerous car parks in Redruth, Carn Brea and Camborne, and along the Great Flat Lode at Marriott’s and West Basset. Portreath also has a good sized car park above the beach.
Public toilets Both Redruth and Camborne’s town centres have excellent toilet facilities. Portreath beach also has public toilets (including disabled facilities).
Eating & drinking Redruth and Camborne have lots of bakeries, pubs and restaurants, and there are a couple of cafés by Portreath beach.
Picnic spots Many of the mining areas around Redruth and Camborne are potential picnic spots, and Portreath has a lovely beach which is perfect on calm days.
Walk: Basset Country
Length: 4.6 miles Difficulty: Moderate
The walk explores some of the industrial history of Portreath, the historic wooded parkland of Tehidy, now a Cornwall Council Country Park, and the contrasting high open cliffs of the coast west of Portreath.
Click here for full details of the route > Walk: Great Flat Lode Trail Length: 7.5 miles
Although not actually on the Great Flat Lode in its strictest sense, Dolcoath does lie on the Great Flat Lode Trail - a 7.5 mile circular route taking in the majority of the remaining mining buildings of the general Camborne-Redruth area centred on Carn Brea.
Click here for full details of the route > Audio Trail: Great Flat Lode
Approximate trail length: 1mile. Approximate walking time: Allow 1 hour
This family trail near Redruth takes you back to 1900. The mine’s purser (accountant) is a colourful character who knows the mine well and has high hopes for its new future. Listen in as he escorts a potential investor and his family around the site.
Click here for full details of the route > Cycle the Coast to Coast Trail 11 miles from Portreath to Devoran
This trail runs for 11 miles from the lovely coastal village of Portreath to Devoran, alongside the stunning Restronguet Creek, and is almost entirely on purpose built cycle paths or quiet country lanes. Part of the Mineral Tramways Cycle Network, the Coast to Coast Trail is flat, making it ideal for children and beginner riders. Along the route there are plenty of extra tracks with more demanding sections for those who like challenges!
For more information on the route, or to enquire about bicycle hire, please contact Roger Knight at The Bike Barn on 01209 891498 or visit
www.cornwallcycletrails.com
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