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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Wendron

South Wheal Francis mine ruins – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Wendron

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Wendron

South Wheal Francis mine ruins – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Wendron

Hard

18

riders

South Wheal Francis mine ruins – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Wendron

06:33

93.2km

1,200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 80.8 km for 124 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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30.3 km

Pendarves Wood

Forest

2

37.0 km

South Wheal Francis mine ruins

Highlight • Monument

This is an incredible piece of Cornish industrial history. Once a copper and tin mine, the ruined buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall's past. Now overtaken by ivy and …

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3

39.5 km

Carn Brea Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good quality track leading up from NCN3 towards Carnkie

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43.8 km

Tuckingmill Valley Park

Forest

5

47.5 km

Mary's Well

Highlight • Rest Area

Mary's Well is an old granite drinking fountain dated 1888. The well was donated to Illogan residents by a local landowner called Mr Gustavos Lambert Bassett, who named it after his wife. There is a bench beside the well.

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6

58.5 km

Nice hillside woodland area, several trails and an easy climb.

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7

59.6 km

8

59.7 km

Poldice Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

9

65.4 km

Carn Marth Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the panoramic views of the top the first part is a very quick blast down a lane with rocks and gullys to keep things interesting. Cross over a small …

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10

74.6 km

St Stithians Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tranquil place to stop for a drink and something to eat. Watching over the calm waters of St Stithians Lake with lush Cornish farmland in the background.

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B

93.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

22.8 km

13.9 km

11.0 km

3.24 km

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

27.5 km

19.1 km

11.0 km

4.58 km

2.87 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 15 May

14°C

9°C

74 %

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