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Donkey Pond – South Caradon Mine Ruins loop from Minions

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Donkey Pond – South Caradon Mine Ruins loop from Minions

Easy

4.8

(12)

hikers

Donkey Pond – South Caradon Mine Ruins loop from Minions

01:52

6.93km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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104 m

Minions Heritage Centre (Disused Mine Engine House)

Highlight • Historical Site

Cornwall Heritage Trust is housed in this old mine building. Unfortunately closed since the pandemic.

There is hope that it will reopen in the near future.

If you are interested, you can find out more here:

cornwallheritagetrust.org/cornwall-heritage-trust-receives-grant-from-community-capacity-fund

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444 m

Minions Shop and Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice "shop" with delicious scones! 😋

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1.45 km

Ruins

1.89 km

Donkey Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.42 km

South Caradon Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

South Caradon Mine stretches across the southern and southwestern slopes of Caradon Hill, extending down to the River Seaton in the valley below. Here, you'll find the remnants of the …

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2.59 km

Stone Archway and MTB Trail

Highlight • Trail

Old tin mine ruins. It is a decent trail area to ride on. Quite hilly and needs some effort to ceddle and climb on

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4.35 km

Liskeard and Caradon Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

1.05 km

412 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

1.09 km

568 m

377 m

205 m

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

13°C

7°C

57 %

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Donkey Pond – South Caradon Mine Ruins loop from Minions

Minions Heritage Centre (Disused Mine Engine House)

Minions Shop and Tearoom

Donkey Pond

South Caradon Mine Ruins

Stone Archway and MTB Trail

Liskeard and Caradon Railway

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