Exploring Pendeen and its mines
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Walk directions
Turn left out of the car park and follow the road around to the entrance of the Geevor Tin Mine, which is part of the World Heritage Landscape. Turn right down the drive towards the reception building and when you reach it keep to its left, between it and the shop and café building. When you come to it go through a gap and follow a road along between buildings.
Opposite the last buildings, turn left to walk along a track, signposted ‘Levant’, by some large boulders. Follow the path towards three tall chimney stacks ahead. Ignoring a track that heads left by a very large rock, go left at a fork, then straight over a broad stony track to reach Levant Mine and Beam Engine on your right.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Coastal footpath, field paths and moorland tracks
Landscape
- Spectacular coastal cliffs, old mining country and open moorland
Dog friendliness
- Keep dogs on lead in field sections
Parking
- Free car park in centre of Pendeen village on the B3306
Toilets en route
- Pendeen car park and Geevor Tin Mine
About the walk
The tin and copper mines of Pendeen on the north coast of the Land’s End Peninsula are redundant; the culmination of the long decline of Cornish coastal mining since its Victorian heyday. The deep mining of Cornwall lost out to cheap ore from surface strip mines in Asia and to the vagaries of the...
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About the area
Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. Known for its popular surfing spots, the region provides ample opportunities for water sport enthusiasts, and for those who prefer to stay on land, visitor attractions like the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan offer a lovely day out.
Nearby places to stay
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Caravan & Camping
Trevaylor Caravan & Camping Park
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Shop onsite
- Wifi available
Nearby places to stay
Niver Dew Cottage
Niver Dew Cottage is a cosy miners cottage built from granite, with stunning views of the sea and the local tin mining heritage. There are 2 comfortable bedrooms, sleeping 3. The lounge...
Niver Dew Cottage
Niver Dew Cottage is a cosy miners cottage built from granite, with stunning views of the sea and the local tin mining heritage. There are 2 comfortable bedrooms, sleeping 3. The lounge...
Trevaylor Caravan & Camping Park
Trevaylor is a sheltered grassy site in a peaceful location at the western tip of Cornwall. The dramatic coastline and pretty villages nearby are truly unspoilt. Clean, well-maintained ...
The Commercial
The Commercial is a former coaching inn situated in the heart of St Just in Market Square close to the stunning South West Coast Path. The eleven ensuite rooms are decorated to a high s...
Bosavern House
Bosavern House, on the dramatic Land’s End peninsula close to the historic mining town of St Just and the beautiful Cot Valley, offers fine quality bed and breakfast, walking packages w...
Tredinney Farm
Surrounded by fields, Tredinney Farm is where to stay for a hearty Cornish breakfast. For five generations, its owners have been breeding prize-winning cattle – ask to watch the milking...
Tredinney Farm Holiday Cottage
The two cottages at Tredinney Farm are comfortable and modern. You can arrange to watch the milking and a tour of the farm. Tredinney is nestled in the heart of west Cornwall and around...
Boskenna Home Farm
Boskenna Cottage is a modern build using traditional local granite and stone. This two-person cottage is the perfect mix of old-fashioned comfort and modern facilities. The cottage is i...
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