Redruth Trail 2 - Gwennap Pit Trail
This circular route takes you out of Redruth towards the mining village of St Day. This area was heavily mined for copper, tin, lead, silver and many other minerals and although many of the mines are not apparent today, there are still a few engines houses to be seen.
When you reach Menheer Farm turn right and continue up to the next junction, then turn left to Gwennap pit where you can stop at the visitor centre, before continuing your way down Cal Hill and across Sandy Lane. Head back to town via Victoria Park, a beautiful space to explore before heading back to town.
Address: Station Hill, Redruth TR15 2PS
Lat: N 50° 23′ 11.48″
Long: W -5° 22′ 76.88″
OS Grid Ref: SW 69910 41927
Distance: 3 miles
Terrain: Moderate
Facilities available for this trail
Parking – parking at Station Hill car park.
Picnic areas – there are numerous appropriate places along the route to stop.
Eating and shopping – no stores along the route.
Public houses – There are no pubs on the route.
Accessibility
Family and children friendly – the route is family friendly.
Cycle Trail – good trail but some rough sections.
Horse Riding Trail – some parts are suitable.
Walking Trail – a moderate trail.
Disability access – not suitable.
Redruth Trail 2
- Created: 24th July 2017 12:40 pm
- Updated: 8th August 2017 12:54 pm
- Distance 3 miles
- Time 1 h 22 min
- Speed 2 mph
- Min altitude 364 ft
- Peak 653 ft
- Climb 397 ft
- Descent 404 ft
- Distance Instructions
Points of Interest
RAILWAY VIADUCT
Built from Carn Marth, Carn Brea and Devon granite, its massive arches are 70 feet high. It replaced Brunel’s wooden viaduct of 1852.
Location: SW 69842 41836
Gwennap Pit
Where John Wesley preached between 1762 and 1789, although Gwennap Pit is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the north west of St. Day. The pit was caused by mining subsidence in the mid-18th century. After Wesley’s death the local people turned the pit into a regular circular shape with turf seats.
Location: SW 71721 41766
