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Gwennap Pit – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

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Gwennap Pit – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

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Gwennap Pit – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

01:43

6.03km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Gwennap Pit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gwennap Pit was used by the renowned cleric John Wesley to give preaches from 1762 until 1789. Its unusual form is thought to be caused to a collapsed abandoned mine …

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2.87 km

Just south east of Redruth, Carn Marth hill has a summit reaching 771 feet (235 m). Once heavily quarried for granite, there's a large pool near the top which can be eerie in cloud and stunning sunshine.

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3.23 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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5.74 km

St Day Old Church

Highlight • Religious Site

6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

2.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.96 km

768 m

643 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 17 June

18°C

14°C

31 %

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Gwennap Pit – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Carharrack

Gwennap Pit

Carn Marth Quarry Pool

Carn Marth Viewpoint

St Day Old Church

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