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Full Day Private Tour of Mid Cornwall Mines and Gunpowder Works

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Full Day Private Tour of Mid Cornwall Mines and Gunpowder Works

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Highlights

The Mid Cornwall Mines and Gunpowder Works offer a glimpse into Cornwall's history.
We step away from the crowded coastal villages and explore the fascinating history of Cornwall industry and mining heritage along the Kennal and Carnon rivers.
We visit mines across Mid Cornwall and explore the eerie woodland of Kennal Vale where the disused gunpowder works with stories of explosions being heard all the way from Falmouth.

Itinerary

  • Hawke's Shaft Engine Pumping House

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We start our tour at Hawkes Shaft, a short walk through mining country to see the disused mines of Mid Cornwall.
  • Gwennap Pit

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    On to the historic open-air amphitheater at Gwennap Pit. Once a natural basin and used for mining it became one of the most important sites in the history of Methodism.
  • Ale and Cakes Mine

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    In United Downs we take a short walk along the cycle route to visit one of the united mines here in Cornwall.
  • Kennall Vale

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Afterwards, we’ll head to Kennal Vale and the old Gunpowder Works with stories of explosions being heard as far away as Falmouth.
  • Stithians Lake

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Next, we’ll take you to Stithians Lake, a man made lake covering 300 acres that was once farming land. Visiting the lovely Wild Vibes Café for morning coffee.
  • Old Quay Inn

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Our last stop is Devoran, a village known for its rich industrial history, scenic beauty, and diverse wildlife. The village was once a thriving centre of the Cornish mining industry, with copper and tin mining taking place in the area from the 16th to the 19th century.
  • Chapel Carn Brea

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We take the drive up to Carn Brea Castle, the mine and land owning Bassets family hunting lodge with views from coast to coast.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Bottled water
Parking Fees

NOT INCLUDED

Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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